We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.

In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Occupational Therapy Assistant 

Partners Localities and Social Care, Coventry City Council 

37 Hours per Week (including bank holidays and weekends)

Are you passionate about care and seeking a new challenge? Do you have previous experience within a care, mental or physical health setting? Are you looking to develop new skills in an Occupational Therapy setting? 

Coventry City Council are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and reliable individual to work within our Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT).  

What is an INT?
 An INT is a multi-professional team that brings together staff from local councils and the NHS, including community services, primary care, mental health services, and the voluntary sector, to provide coordinated health and care for a specific local area. These teams aim to simplify care pathways for residents by connecting services, strengthening collaborative working, and providing both proactive support and ongoing care for people with complex or long-term conditions.

Whilst INT will be your host team and where you will work predominantly, Adult Services operates a flexible workforce model to ensure we can respond to the needs of our residents. As a result, colleagues may be required to work across different teams, service areas and specialisms in line with service demand and operational requirements. This approach supports high-quality service delivery while offering opportunities to develop new skills, gain wider experience and build a rewarding career across Adult Services

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

 All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will deliver a robust assessment and treatment service to our service users, covering physical, learning, and mental health disabilities. You will work within a highly motivated multidisciplinary team with ample opportunity to develop your professional range of skills. 

You will provide a variety of interventions to people who have either recently returned home from hospital, are temporarily staying in a residential setting or already living in their own homes. The aim of intervention is to enable the person to live safely and independently in their chosen community. These interventions can be in person or over the telephone. 

Your skills will include: 

• Effective communication – in person, written and over the telephone 
• Conducting assessments to identify a person’s strengths and how they can use these strengths to improve / maintain safety and independence in their chose home environment 
• Providing instruction to people, their carers and the wider MDT to enable the person to achieve maximum functional independence 
• Working both independently and as part of a team 
• Organising an allocated workload, planning and prioritising work to achieve objectives and meet deadlines 
• Developing effective working relationships with people, colleagues and other multi-disciplinary agencies  
• Maintaining accurate case records on a computer database 

In return you will be rewarded through working with a highly experienced, vibrant & passionate team that is willing to support you through personal and professional development. You will have access to our apprenticeship levy offering over 500 courses allowing you to gain recognised accreditations. Our fantastic benefits package including flexible and remote working will ensure you have the time to balance your personal and professional ambitions. 

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date(s): Thursday 3rd December 2026 and Friday 4th December 2026.

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies