Adaptations Occupational Therapist – Social Services

Sanctuary Personnel; Leicester; Presencial; GBP 39.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexibility

Competitive Pay

Professional Development

Meaningful Work

Descripción de la vacante

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an Adaptations Occupational Therapist to join Social Services in Leicester. This full-time locum role focuses on assessing adults, older people, children, and young people to plan home adaptations that promote independence and safe living, with pay up to £34 per hour.

You will collaborate with health professionals, social care colleagues and housing teams, supervise OT students, and support carers while ensuring safeguarding and legislative compliance.

Formación

• Experience as an Occupational Therapist in a social care environment.
• Ability to support and advise carers.
• Engagement with multiple stakeholders and partner agencies.
• Deliver services to promote independence for disabled individuals.
• Produce reports and maintain case records.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Social Model of Disability.
• Knowledge of structural adaptations and specialist equipment.
• Assess functional abilities in clients' homes.
• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsabilidades

• Assess adults, older people, children and young people for equipment and home adaptations.
• Recommend and coordinate major and minor home adaptations for safety and wellbeing.
• Deliver instructions on equipment use to support independent living.
• Complete assessments, reports, and maintain case records per standards.
• Collaborate with health professionals, social care colleagues, housing teams and providers.
• Participate in safeguarding meetings and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Provide guidance and management advice to carers.
• Supervise OT Assistants and support OT students.
• Engage with service users at home to develop personalised support plans.
• Encourage independence by facilitating equipment access and community services.

Conocimientos

Occupational Therapy

Stakeholder engagement

Carer support

Report writing

Educación

Registered Occupational Therapist

Descripción del empleo

Adaptations Occupational Therapist – Social Services

Job Title: Adaptations Occupational Therapist – Social Services
Specialism: Occupational Therapy / Social Care
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary: Up to £34.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing locum contract
Working Hours: Full-time

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Adaptations Occupational Therapist within Social Services in the vibrant city of Leicester. Whether you thrive on challenges or love helping individuals maximise their independence, this full-time role is perfect for you. Earning up to £34.00 per hour and with ongoing support, you’ll have the chance to transform lives by crafting tailored solutions that promote independent living for people of all age groups.

Perks and benefits

• Flexibility: Embrace the freedom and flexibility of locum work that allows you to balance your professional and personal life while gaining a wealth of diverse experience.
• Competitive Pay: You’ll benefit from competitive pay rates that reward your skills and expertise.
• Professional Development: Access continuous professional development opportunities to keep you ahead in the field.
• Meaningful Work: Enjoy the satisfaction of making a real difference in the community by supporting service users in their journey towards greater independence.

What you will do

• Conduct thorough assessments of adults, older people, children, and young people to determine their equipment and daily living needs.
• Recommend and coordinate both major and minor home adaptations, ensuring each individual's safety and well‑being.
• Deliver instructions and demonstrations on the effective use of equipment and techniques for independent living.
• Complete detailed assessments, reports, and maintain case records in accordance with departmental standards.
• Collaborate with health professionals, social care colleagues, community equipment providers, and housing teams.
• Participate actively in safeguarding meetings, case conferences, and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Provide valuable support and guidance to carers through advice and management strategies.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and offer insights to support Occupational Therapy students.
• Engage with service users in their homes to develop personalised support plans that promote autonomy.
• Encourage independence by providing the necessary equipment, adaptations, and access to community services.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist in a social care environment.
• A demonstrated ability to support and advise carers.
• Proven track record of engaging with a variety of stakeholders and partner agencies.
• Experience delivering services that enhance independence for disabled individuals.
• Expertise in producing reports and maintaining accurate case records.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and the Social Model of Disability.
• Comprehensive knowledge of structural adaptations and specialist equipment.
• Proficient in assessing functional abilities within service users’ homes.
• A valid full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Why Leicester?

Leicester is not just a fascinating place to live; it’s a fantastic place to work, filled with rich history, culture, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Known for its diverse entertainment options, vibrant culinary scene, and expansive green spaces, Leicester provides an engaging backdrop for both work and play. Join us in making Leicester an even better place for those in need while enjoying everything this dynamic city has to offer.