Job Description

Job Introduction

Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Salary - 42,708 - 47,754 pro rata (Grade 7)

Hours - 37 and 18.5 hours per week

Contract type - full time/part time, permanent post

Work Style - Field: working in communities across the city

Empowering Children and Families Through Specialist Occupational Therapy

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate

Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

to join our Children's Social Care team. This is a key role supporting children and young people with complex physical, sensory, and developmental needs to thrive at home, in school, and in the community.

About the Role

As a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will:

Lead on complex assessments and interventions for children with a wide range of needs Provide expert advice on housing adaptations, specialist equipment, and sensory strategies Work closely with families, schools, health professionals, and social workers to deliver coordinated, child-centred care Supervise and support junior OTs, students, and therapy assistants Contribute to service development, policy implementation, and quality assurance Support transitions into adulthood and ensure continuity of care

What We're Looking For

HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with significant paediatric experience Strong clinical reasoning and leadership skills Experience working in children's social care, education, or community settings Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills Experience supervising staff or students A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What We Offer

A leadership role in a supportive, child-focused team Regular clinical supervision and CPD opportunities Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Opportunities to shape service delivery and influence outcomes Local government pension scheme and generous annual leave

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.


For an informal discussion about the role please contact:


Caroline Bates, Service Manager - Occupational Therapy via email to caroline.bates@wolverhampton.gov.uk


For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached and Person Specification.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.


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Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.


Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.


We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.


As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.


As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.


We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums

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Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

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