Community Occupational Therapist

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Devon and Torbay; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Devon Council is seeking an enthusiastic Community Occupational Therapist to join a busy, well-structured team in Devon. The role offers a full-time contract with the option to work from home and a manageable caseload.

You will assess service users in home environments, recommend equipment and home adaptations, and support safeguarding and dignity in care. HCPC registration and DBS enhanced are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as an OT in the community.
• Manual handling experience.
• HCPC Registration.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assess service users and carers with complex needs in home environment.
• Provide expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications.
• Adaptations, moving and handling assessments and reducing or minimising the need for care packages.
• Safeguarding and maintaining dignity and respect in care planning.

Skills

Manual handling

Community OT

Safeguarding awareness

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Community Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team in Devon. 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.

Occupational Therapist QualificationBenefits of Working at Devon Council

With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also free onsite parking is offered to all staff.

Qualification & Eligibility

• 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 QualificationBenefits of Working at Devon Council