Community Occupational Therapist

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic team in London. The role offers flexibility for full or part-time work, an opportunity to work from home, and a manageable caseload with access to further training. Candidates should have experience in community therapy and possess the necessary qualifications. Competitive pay and additional training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Opportunity for additional training for staff

Very competitive rate of pay

Free onsite parking for all staff

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 the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people.

Skills

Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community

Complex equipment experience

Manual handling experience

HCPC Registration

Enhanced DBS/CRB

Eligibility to work in the UK

Occupational Therapist Qualification

Job description

Overview

Bexley are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Community Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full or part 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.

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 the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people

Requirements / What To Be Successful

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

Benefits / Work Environment

Benefits of Working in Bexley

• Opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority
• New projects underway in various teams
• Very competitive rate of pay
• Free onsite parking for all staff

Agency Information

Why Join Our Agency?

• With over 10 years\' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce delivers unique services to candidates
• Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant
• DBS and quick registration process
• Guaranteed payment into your account every week

To discuss this Community Occupational Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles, please contact Gavin Wright or email your updated CV today.