Occupational Therapist: Sponsorship Available

Occupational Therapist: Sponsorship Available

Job Summary

We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our expert adult learning disabilities team. If you’re highly motivated and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Main duties of the job

In this position, you’ll play a key role in delivering specialized Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions within the Black Country community. Supported by Senior Occupational Therapists, you’ll have the chance to enhance your therapeutic expertise in areas like specialized seating, falls prevention, and sensory integration.

A background in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions is a must, along with a genuine enthusiasm for helping people build and sustain their skills.

About us

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services across the Black Country. Our comprehensive offerings include:

• • Mental health support for adults and older adults

• • Specialized learning disability care

• • Mental health services tailored for children and young people

• • Community healthcare for children, young people, and families in Dudley

Formed on April 1, 2020, through the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, we combine expertise and resources to deliver exceptional, innovative care. With over 4,000 staff from diverse backgrounds, we reflect the communities we serve. Working here is both challenging and fulfilling, offering the opportunity to positively impact lives daily. Our vision is to enhance health and wellbeing for all, including our team, ensuring an excellent work/life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• • Manage a caseload of service users with diagnosed learning disabilities referred to the community team.

• • Conduct Occupational Therapy assessments to address occupational performance and skill gaps, meeting individual service user needs.

• • Design and deliver tailored Occupational Therapy interventions (individual or group-based), using graded activities to achieve therapeutic outcomes.

• • Regularly monitor, assess, and adjust treatments to track progress and ensure effective results.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification Essential

• • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent international qualification)

• • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• • Membership in a professional body

• • Membership in a relevant special interest group

Experience Essential

• • Proven experience working with adults who have learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions

Desirable

• • Experience in a community-based setting

Knowledge Essential

• • Expertise in applying Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions in a learning disability context

• • Strong understanding of and dedication to multidisciplinary teamwork

Skills and Personal Qualities Essential

• • Ability to work independently under supervision

• • Passion and commitment to advancing Occupational Therapy practices

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 to review any prior criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

We welcome applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. These will be reviewed alongside all other submissions. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Since April 6, 2017, skilled worker applicants and their adult dependants (over 18) must provide a criminal record certificate for any country where they’ve lived for 12+ months in the last 10 years. Learn more at Criminal Records Checks for Overseas Applicants.

Closing Date: March 7, 2025