Job Description

Job Introduction

Occupational Therapist -

Reablement Team

Hours: 37 Hours per Week

We have a fabulous opportunity for two Occupational Therapists to join our evolving Reablement Team within Adult Social Care. These are new positions.


We offer the opportunity to develop your Occupational Therapy skills within a developing, innovating and supportive team. Whether you are just qualifying, stepping into Adult Social Care for the first time or have previous experience of Reablement we would like to hear from you.


We are a dynamic multi-disciplinary service playing an important role in delivering on Solihull's Adult Social Care offer to prevent and reduce dependence on care and support services. We consist of an Occupational Therapist Team Manager, Social Workers, Social Care Facilitators, Occupational Therapists and an Occupational Therapy Assistant working with partner care agencies and our inhouse specialist registered provider. We support people to regain their independence at home, reduce their packages of care and achieve a good quality of life by achieving their goals. The service is for Solihull residents aged 18 and above. We are seeking creative Occupational Therapists to help us grow this service to meet raising demands and embrace new ways of working for successful outcomes.


As part of a team of Occupational Therapists you will be responsible for contributing to Reablement Plans, preparing Therapy Plans, assessing for Equipment of Daily Living, Moving and Handling assessments and plans and working with both Reablement and long-term care staff to demonstrate optimum ways of working to promote independence, dignity, choice and people's personal life choices.


Solihull offer you regular supervision; one to one and peer, continuous professional development and opportunities to shadow and work with OT's and other professionals. We encourage our OT's to take students and regularly participate in projects to promote the profession, the service and wider council services. We are innovative and currently introducing use of AI to support staff recording assessments etc.


In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer an environment of supportive colleagues and management who recognise the value of OT. This is an opportunity for two passionate and dynamic Occupational Therapists.


We also offer:

A range of flexible working options, including working on a hybrid basis; combining home and office-based working, and community visits. Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year A flexitime scheme with up to 24 days per year Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service Family and carer friendly policies Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme

To be successful in this role you will have:

A Diploma or BSc (or WFOT equivalent) in Occupational Therapy Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Awareness of current relevant legislation Good communication skills. Awareness of assistive technology, technology enabled care and current IT systems. Understanding of the provision of daily living equipment, and environmental adaptations and supporting people with moving and handling needs.

You will also hold a driving licence and own your own vehicle as this is an essential car user post due to the demands of the job. For disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required.


To apply, please click on the link below.

Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.

If you have a specific question regarding either of these posts, please contact:

Jo Jackson

, Reablement Team Manager - jo.jackson@solihull.gov.uk

Dawn Willis

, Assistant Team Manager - dawn.willis@solihull.gov.uk

Closing Date: Monday 23rd June 2025


Interviews: Tuesday 1st July 2025


Whilst these opportunities are being advertised as full time, we would be happy to consider requests to work on a part time or job share basis.

Further information

This post will require a DBS check.


This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.


Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.


Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.