Adults Occupational Therapist – Wolverhampton

Occupational Therapist – Adults Social Care
Location: Wolverhampton
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £28.40 per hour
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Pertemps are working in partnership with Wolverhampton Council to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Adults Social Care team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled OT to make a meaningful impact, supporting residents to maintain their independence and quality of life within their homes and communities.

Role Overview:
As an Occupational Therapist within the Adults Social Care service, you will carry out comprehensive assessments of individuals’ functional abilities and needs. You will provide recommendations for a range of aids, adaptations, and interventions to support independence, safety, and wellbeing.
You will work collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams to identify appropriate solutions — including the planning and prescribing of major adaptations to homes under the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake holistic functional assessments for adults with physical disabilities or long-term health conditions.
• Prescribe and recommend both minor and major adaptations to promote independence and safety.
• Work closely with surveyors, contractors, and social workers to implement adaptation plans.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and reports as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with local authority and HCPC standards.
• Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and supervision sessions.

Requirements:
✅ Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
✅ Current registration with HCPC
✅ Experience in aids, equipment, and adaptations (essential)
✅ Proven experience in planning and prescribing major home adaptations
✅ Strong communication and assessment skills
✅ Ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively in a hybrid environment

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.