Occupational Therapist

We are looking to recruit two permanent Occupational Therapists. Your role will be assessing adults and children of all ages who have a disability or illness that affects everyday living. The successful candidates will be given an full induction across both teams to build knowledge and skills across the service. There will be potential to specialise in one specific area following induction.

You will make recommendations for equipment and adaptations to promote independence and wellbeing to enable people to live within the community. You will be completing a variety of duty screening, remote assessments, same day duty visits, equipment assessment and provision in addition to complex assessments for specialist equipment and adaptations.

We are seeking two Occupational Therapist who are proactive in their approach, open to change and enjoy the challenge of influencing and implementing new ways of working.

We offer a wide range of CPD and training opportunities for development both internally and external opportunities. We welcome newly qualified Occupational therapist or those working in alternative sectors looking for carer development or those returning to practice.

These are hybrid roles with a mixture of home working and office based work in addition to community visits. The roles are full time working Monday to Friday, we have an excellent agile working policy to support work life balance.

The successful candidates must be hold a valid full driving licence and access to their own vehicle to drive around the Dudley Borough.

Top tip when applying - As we've got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you'll like it!

You'll first need to register and create a profile the first time you apply.

Creating your profile will enable you do things such as track your application progress, view emails you've received from us and manage communication preferences, manage your interview bookings and offer information if successful.

About Dudley Council

It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark



• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services



• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people



• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums



• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents



• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents