About the role
Our client is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support children and young people with a range of physical, sensory, and developmental needs in Walsall. The role involves specialist assessments, equipment provision, and managing complex housing adaptations through DFG pathways.
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office. Touchdown office space is available Monday to Friday between visits.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive children’s OT assessments, including functional, sensory, and environmental evaluations.
- Develop and implement intervention plans to support independence, participation, and safety.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations on moving & handling and specialist equipment.
- Carry out DFG assessments and manage complex Disabled Facilities Grant applications in line with legislation and housing requirements.
- Work collaboratively with families, therapy teams, education services, housing services, and social workers.
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to multi-disciplinary planning.
Required Experience & Knowledge
- Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy (essential).
- Experience completing children’s OT assessments.
- Strong understanding of sensory needs.
- Demonstrable experience in moving & handling and prescribing specialist equipment.
- Knowledge of DFG legislation, housing standards, and managing complex DFG cases.
- Must be a driver.
Referral Bonus: Know an OT who may be interested? Refer them and earn a bonus when they start!
- Free DBS and compliance service
- Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
- Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
- Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
- Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
- Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
- “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
- “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *
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