Band 6 Occupational Therapist Care Co-ordinator

Transformationunitgm; Birmingham, Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK based mental health organization is seeking a motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist Care Co-ordinator to join their Community Mental Health Team in Birmingham. This role involves managing a caseload, providing supervision, and ensuring high-quality care delivery. Candidates should be qualified occupational therapists with experience in mental health and possess effective communication skills. The organization values diversity and is committed to creating a supportive environment. This position offers a salary between £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Evidence of working in mental health.
• Experience providing and receiving sensitive information.
• Ability to manage own caseload and support team members.
• Evidence of understanding and working with the MHA.

Responsibilities

• Act as an independent practitioner within a defined community setting.
• Manage a defined caseload and provide supervision to others.
• Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Ensure effective communication pathways exist.
• Promote equality, diversity, and rights.

Skills

Mental Health Experience

Caseload Management

Effective Communication

Community Working

Occupational Therapy Competency

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

Employer Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site North Hub CMHT MHSOP Town Birmingham Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/03/2026 23:59 Interview date 06/03/2026

Band 6 Occupational Therapist Care Co-ordinator

Band 6

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Community Mental Health Team within the Dementia and Frailty service area. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a great team delivering high quality care to our diverse population of Birmingham and Solihull.

Main duties of the job

• Will act as an independent practioner within a defined community setting, while liaising with other professionals as necessary.
• Will manage a defined caseload and provide supervision to others as appropriate.
• Will be responsible for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of care within agreed parameters, and have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation, which govern current service provision and audit.
• Will be responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways exist.
• Will be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
• Will be responsible for identifying and contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence based care as appropriate.
• Participate as an active member of the duty system including the undertaking of emergency assessments

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualified occupational therapist

• Achieved grade and date of qualification
• Evidence of working in mental health.
• Experience of providing and receiving sensitive information.
• Ability to manage own caseload and provide support to team members.
• Evidence of understanding and working with the MHA
• additional training
• Evidence of community working.
• competent in OT and mental health tools.
• Evidence of being able to provide good communication.

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.