Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Introduction
**Occupational Therapy Assistant**

**Salary - £29,093 - £32,654 (actual salary £14,546 - £16,327), Grade 5**

**Hours - 18.5 hours per week**

**Contract type - part time, permanent**

The City Of Wolverhampton Council have an exciting opportunity to join the Occupational Therapy team as part of the Independent Living Service.

The role is a job share working a two week pattern of:
**Week 1**

Monday and Tuesday working 08:30 am -16:30 pm

Wednesday working 08:30 am -16:00 pm

**Week 2**

Monday and Tuesday working 08:30 am -16:30 pm

The post supports adults and children with disabilities who require specialist support due to their physical or sensory impairments.

Working in both community and clinic settings, the successful applicant will undertake assessments of need to individuals and provide recommendations which will help to encourage and enhance independence where able.

This is a highbred role, based at The Independent Living Service, Albert Road, Wolverhampton for clinics and across the city of Wolverhampton in a persons own home when they are unable to attend clinics.

The post holder will also support our duty team in triaging referrals and responding to immediate needs if able.

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

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