Occupational Therapist – Children’s Services

Our client is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support children and young people with a range of physical, sensory, and developmental needs in Walsall. The role involves specialist assessments, equipment provision, and managing complex housing adaptations through DFG pathways. Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office. Touchdown office space is available Monday to Friday between visits. Key Responsibilities Complete comprehensive children’s OT assessments, including functional, sensory, and environmental evaluations. Develop and implement intervention plans to support independence, participation, and safety. Provide expert advice and recommendations on moving & handling and specialist equipment. Carry out DFG assessments and manage complex Disabled Facilities Grant applications in line with legislation and housing requirements. Work collaboratively with families, therapy teams, education services, housing services, and social workers. Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to multi-disciplinary planning. Required Experience & Knowledge Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy (essential). Experience completing children’s OT assessments. Strong understanding of sensory needs. Demonstrable experience in moving & handling and prescribing specialist equipment. Knowledge of DFG legislation, housing standards, and managing complex DFG cases. Must be a driver. Referral Bonus: Know an OT who may be interested? Refer them and earn a bonus when they start! Why Liquid Personnel? Free DBS and compliance service Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us * Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. BH - 197706 GH - 34462