Community Occupational Therapist

Ackerman Pierce; Devon and Torbay; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Additional training opportunities

Competitive rate of pay

Job summary

Devon Council is seeking an enthusiastic Community Occupational Therapist to join a well‑structured, dynamic team in Devon. This full‑time contract offers the opportunity to work from home, with a fair caseload and additional training opportunities.

The role includes assessments of service users in home environments, expert advice on equipment and home modifications, and moving and handling assessments to minimise care needs. 3–6 month initial contract with extension potential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Community Occupational Therapist.
• Manual handling experience.
• HCPC Registration.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB available on request.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Occupational Therapist Qualification.

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 care packages.
• Awareness of safeguarding vulnerable people and maintaining dignity and respect.

Skills

Manual handling experience

Community-based OT experience

Eligibility to work in the UK

Education

HCPC Registration

Occupational Therapist Qualification

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.

• 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 Devon Council

Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also free onsite parking is offered to all staff.

• Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority.
• With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay.
• Also free onsite parking is offered to all staff.