Senior Occupational Therapist

Sandwell Adult Social Care is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of our service and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults in Sandwell. As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will manage a caseload of complex cases, supervise junior staff, and support service users to achieve their goals of independence and well-being. Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex cases, providing specialised assessments and interventions.
• Supervise and support junior Occupational Therapists and students, ensuring high standards of practice.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of training programs for staff and service users.
• Collaborate with other professionals to develop and implement personalised care plans.
• Conduct manual handling risk assessments and provide recommendations for specialist equipment and adaptations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines.
  
  BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration.
• Experienced in adult social care, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation.
• Demonstrable experience in managing complex cases and providing advanced clinical assessments.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement., The successful candidate will be required to undertake and Enhanced DBS with Children and Adults Barring Check.
  
  Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone's throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment. Sandwell is made up of six towns - Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich. The borough has 1,200 hectares of parks, playing fields and local green space and more than 30 miles of canals.
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers. Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell's Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.

At Sandwell Council, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including funded training and development programs.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace that values teamwork and innovation.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and enhanced holiday entitlement.
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