Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join Locala's Solutions Division as part of the Health and Growth Accelerator Programme. The role involves vocational rehabilitation, supporting individuals with long-term conditions to return to employment. The successful candidate will help residents aged 18-64 in Kirklees improve functional independence and manage health challenges to achieve sustainable employment outcomes. This is a pioneering pilot project, working collaboratively with health, employment, and community partners.
Essential criteria
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Desirable criteria
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- For full details of the role, responsibilities and qualifications required please view the Job Description and Person Specification.
- For full details of the role, responsibilities and qualifications required please view the Job Description and Person Specification.
- For full details of the role, responsibilities and qualifications required please view the Job Description and Person Specification.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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Locala Health and Wellbeing
Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 02 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join Locala's Solutions Division as a Specialist Occupational Therapist as part of the Health and Growth Accelerator Programme - wellness to work.
The role would suit an experienced occupational therapist who has experience of vocational rehabilitation, supporting individuals manage long term and multiple conditions to move back into employment well.
This role is fixed term initially for 9 months - subject to future funding being agreed the role could be extended for two years.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting individuals to overcome barriers to health, wellbeing, and employment. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering pilot project in Kirklees, supporting residents aged 18-64 to improve their functional independence, manage health-related challenges, and progress towards sustainable employment outcomes. Working collaboratively with health, employment, and community partners, the successful candidate will play a key role in demonstrating the positive impact of integrated health and employment support, helping participants achieve their personal, vocational,
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