Community Occupational Therapist

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Chipping Barnet; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional training

Free onsite parking

Competitive pay rate

Job summary

A Community Occupational Therapist role in Barnet is available on a full-time contract with a chance to work from home. The position offers a manageable caseload and opportunities for portfolio training, initially for 3–6 months with potential extension.

Key duties include home environment assessments, equipment recommendations, and adaptations. Requirements include HCPC registration, DBS/CRB, and eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration is required.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you).
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required.
• Occupational Therapist Qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment.
• Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications.
• Adaptations, moving and handling assessments and reducing or minimising the need for care packages.
• Awareness of safeguarding vulnerable people and maintaining dignity and respect.

Education

HCPC Registration

Enhanced DBS/CRB

Eligibility to work in the UK

Occupational Therapist Qualification

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Community Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team in Barnet. The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.

Main Duties for the Community Occupational Therapist includes.

• Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment
• Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications
• Adaptations, moving and handling assessments and reducing or minimising the need for care packages.
• An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people. To Be Successful.

To Be Successful.

• Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community.
• Manual handling experience
• HCPC Registration
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Occupational Therapist Qualification

Benefits of Working at Barnet Council

• Additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority.
• A very competitive rate of pay.
• Free onsite parking is offered to all staff.