Advanced Practitioner in Walsall

Walsall Council are seeking an Occupational Therapist Advanced Practitioner for its Pathway to Independence service. If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for preventative, strengths‑based practice this role is perfect for you.

The role involves supporting team management, ensuring high‑quality practice, and improving outcomes for adults in Walsall.

As an Advanced Practitioner you will play a vital role in delivering day‑to‑day practice and improving outcomes for adults. You will work closely with the Team Manager, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and professional standards. This role requires leadership, supervision, and the ability to manage resources effectively to achieve best practices and meet national and local targets. The responsibilities include working across the Pathway to Independence teams including Reablement, Enablement and Prevention.

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about strengths‑based, preventative practice? Do you thrive in fast‑paced environments where your clinical reasoning, creativity and problem‑solving skills can make a real difference to adults’ independence? You’re someone who brings confident leadership, clear communication, and a supportive approach to developing others. Could you see yourself guiding practitioners, modelling best practice, and helping shape high‑quality, strengths‑based interventions across Reablement, Enablement and Prevention? If you enjoy working collaboratively and influencing positive change, you’ll feel at home in this role.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to any time spent overseas. For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements: Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).

For further information regarding any of the above or for an informal chat please do not hesitate to contact Stacey Dixon, Team Manager, email: stacey.dixon@walsall.gov.uk

Closing date for applications: 4th August 2026

Walsall Council are committed to supporting Walsall Care Leavers therefore will guarantee an interview for eligible young people leaving care in Walsall that meet the essential job criteria.