Job summary 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. Main duties of the job Manage a caseload of complex cases, providing specialized 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 personalized care plans. Conduct manual handling risk assessments and provide recommendations for specialist equipment and adaptations. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines. Key skills and Qualifications 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, organizational, and time management skills. Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement. About us 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. Sandwell Council is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that our diversity makes us stronger and more innovative. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone feels respected and valued. For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Keiran Hilliard at keiran_hilliardsandwell.gov.uk or call 0121 569 5000. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached. For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £41,511 to £46,731 a year Band G SCP 32-37 (£41,511 - £46,731 per annum) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number F0093-25-8738 Job locations Sandwell M B C 100 Oldbury Road Smethwick West Midlands B66 1JE Job description Job responsibilities Within this role, you will undertake the following duties; 1. To work with vulnerable adults, children and carers, helping them to achieve ambitions, helping them to do things for themselves, take control over their lives as much as possible, building relationships and networks that maintain their independence. 2. To provide a service that flexibly meets the needs of service users within budgetary constraints. 3. To have knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory framework and Government initiatives relating to your service area, including safeguarding, and the needs of vulnerable adults. 4. Work with other professionals to maintain quality standards with regard to the practical provision of equipment 5. Attend staff meetings and working groups related to the service and its development To have knowledge of the principles and responsibility of information sharing and data protection in line with legislation. To undertake specific duties and responsibilities determined by the line manager to enable the team to achieve its goals and objectives. To work with the Lead Occupational Therapist, Team Manager and all others within the teams within the service area to ensure day to day functioning of the team in operational matters. To work with Lead Occupational Therapist, Team Manager and all others within the service area to share and promote good practice and work co-operatively to ensure consistency in working practices wherever feasible and champion all changes particularly in relation to the personalisation agenda. Job description Job responsibilities Within this role, you will undertake the following duties; 1. To work with vulnerable adults, children and carers, helping them to achieve ambitions, helping them to do things for themselves, take control over their lives as much as possible, building relationships and networks that maintain their independence. 2. To provide a service that flexibly meets the needs of service users within budgetary constraints. 3. To have knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory framework and Government initiatives relating to your service area, including safeguarding, and the needs of vulnerable adults. 4. Work with other professionals to maintain quality standards with regard to the practical provision of equipment 5. Attend staff meetings and working groups related to the service and its development To have knowledge of the principles and responsibility of information sharing and data protection in line with legislation. To undertake specific duties and responsibilities determined by the line manager to enable the team to achieve its goals and objectives. To work with the Lead Occupational Therapist, Team Manager and all others within the teams within the service area to ensure day to day functioning of the team in operational matters. To work with Lead Occupational Therapist, Team Manager and all others within the service area to share and promote good practice and work co-operatively to ensure consistency in working practices wherever feasible and champion all changes particularly in relation to the personalisation agenda. Person Specification Supporting Statement Essential Please include a supporting statement on how you meet the criteria in the personnel specification Qualifications Essential BSC or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Person Specification Supporting Statement Essential Please include a supporting statement on how you meet the criteria in the personnel specification Qualifications Essential BSC or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Address Sandwell M B C 100 Oldbury Road Smethwick West Midlands B66 1JE Employer's website https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)