Community Occupational Therapist

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Community Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic team in Buckinghamshire. The successful candidate will assess service users with complex needs, provide expert advice on home modifications, and have previous community experience. The position offers both part-time and full-time contracts, with opportunities for training and competitive pay. Enhanced DBS/CRB will be facilitated.

Benefits

Additional training opportunities

Competitive pay rate

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience as an Occupational Therapist in the community is required.
• Must possess manual handling experience.
• Registration with HCPC is mandatory.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB can be obtained if not held.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assess service users with complex needs regarding their home environment.
• Provide expert advice for necessary home adaptations.
• Conduct moving and handling assessments.
• Understand the significance of safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Skills

Assessment of service users with complex needs

Expert advice on equipment modifications

Manual handling experience

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Occupational Therapist Qualification

HCPC Registration

Job description

Buckinghamshire is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Community Occupational Therapist to join a well‑structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full‑time and 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 the 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

Qualifications / Requirements

• 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 in Buckinghamshire

Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both permanent and temporary 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.

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