Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 17 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,280 to £45,091 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC797 |
Summary
Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
An Exciting Opportunity to Grow Your Career and Change Lives
Are you ready for a role where no two days are the same and where the work you do genuinely transforms lives?
Join Calderdale as an Occupational Therapist and be part of a service that’s innovative, supportive, and focused on helping people live healthier, more independent lives
Whether you’re newly qualified or experienced, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, broaden your experience, and make a real difference from day one.
Start your journey with us
You’ll begin in our Equipment & Adaptations Team, with the chance to build experience across a wide range of specialist areas, including:
• Front Door Triage
• Assistive Technology
• Community-led support
• Discharge to Assess pathways
• Proportionate care package reviews
A role you’ll love coming to
This is a role where you can truly see the impact of your work. You’ll support adults with physical and learning disabilities to:
• Live safely and independently at home
• Transition smoothly from hospital back into the community
• Access the right equipment, adaptations, and support
All while working as part of a friendly, collaborative multi-disciplinary team that values your ideas and supports your development
Why Calderdale?
• A varied and rewarding caseload
• Genuine opportunities to learn, grow, and specialise
• A supportive team culture where you’re valued
• The chance to be part of shaping innovative services
• A flexible working scheme Monday to Friday with work from home opportunities
• Dedicated training and development time
• Regular supervision.
• A supportive management team
• A diverse workforce who are committed to being inclusive of all people.
• A generous annual leave entitlement with an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.
• Enrolment into the local government pension scheme.
If you’re looking for a role that’s inspiring, rewarding, and full of opportunity—this could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. Apply now.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
If you would like any further information on this job vacancy please contact Paula Metcalfe, Principal Occupational Therapist on 07540699541 or email Paula.Metcalfe@calderdale.gov.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday, 1st July 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th July 2026
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
Calderdale will reimburse the post holders required professional membership, annually.
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
An Exciting Opportunity to Grow Your Career and Change Lives
Are you ready for a role where no two days are the same and where the work you do genuinely transforms lives?
Join Calderdale as an Occupational Therapist and be part of a service that’s innovative, supportive, and focused on helping people live healthier, more independent lives
Whether you’re newly qualified or experienced, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, broaden your experience, and make a real difference from day one.
Start your journey with us
You’ll begin in our Equipment & Adaptations Team, with the chance to build experience across a wide range of specialist areas, including:
• Front Door Triage
• Assistive Technology
• Community-led support
• Discharge to Assess pathways
• Proportionate care package reviews
A role you’ll love coming to
This is a role where you can truly see the impact of your work. You’ll support adults with physical and learning disabilities to:
• Live safely and independently at home
• Transition smoothly from hospital back into the community
• Access the right equipment, adaptations, and support
All while working as part of a friendly, collaborative multi-disciplinary team that values your ideas and supports your development
Why Calderdale?
• A varied and rewarding caseload
• Genuine opportunities to learn, grow, and specialise
• A supportive team culture where you’re valued
• The chance to be part of shaping innovative services
• A flexible working scheme Monday to Friday with work from home opportunities
• Dedicated training and development time
• Regular supervision.
• A supportive management team
• A diverse workforce who are committed to being inclusive of all people.
• A generous annual leave entitlement with an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.
• Enrolment into the local government pension scheme.
If you’re looking for a role that’s inspiring, rewarding, and full of opportunity—this could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. Apply now.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
If you would like any further information on this job vacancy please contact Paula Metcalfe, Principal Occupational Therapist on 07540699541 or email Paula.Metcalfe@calderdale.gov.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday, 1st July 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th July 2026
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
Calderdale will reimburse the post holders required professional membership, annually.
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
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