Job Description

Application closing date
17/11/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
37,280 - 45,091 per annum
Package
1 x 37 hours per week, permanent
Job category/type
Council

Job description

Post Ref:

CC641

Please note

: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.



Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing outcomes for people in Calderdale?



Do you want to be part of an exciting opportunity to help develop innovative services for people with Social Care needs?

This exciting opportunity could be

the role for you!

Calderdale Councils Occupational Therapy department are looking for a Occupational Therapists to work within the area of Adult Services and Wellbeing, Prevention & Early Help. Suitable for newly qualified and experienced therapists. This role will be based in the Equipment and Adaptations Team initially.



Calderdale can offer experience of working in a range of different Occupational Therapy areas and settings including: The front door triage team, equipment and adaptations, assistive technology team, community led support, discharge to assess and assessment bed settings, care package reviews.



We support team working and provide a multi-disciplinary approach to the assessment of adults with a physical or learning disability to keep them happier and healthier at home through equipment and major adaptation provision, as well as contributing to the assessment of care packages through manual handling intervention and supporting the discharge from hospital and assessment beds.

What we are proud to offer:

A flexible working scheme Monday to Friday with work from home opportunities Dedicated training and development time Regular supervision. Career progression opportunities A supportive management team A diverse workforce who are committed to being inclusive of all people. A generous annual leave entitlement with an additional 5 days after 5 years' service. Enrolment into the local government pension scheme.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.



If you would like any further information on this job vacancy please contact Hasan Ishaq, Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist on 07543 516085 or email Hasan.Ishaq@calderdale.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday, 17th November 2025

Interview Date: Thursday, 27th November 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.



As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.



On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.



Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.