Community Occupational Therapist

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic team in Greater London. This role offers flexible working options, a manageable caseload, and opportunities for training. Responsibilities include assessing service users' needs and providing expert advice on home adaptations and equipment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in the community.

Benefits

Very competitive rate of pay

Free onsite parking

Opportunities for additional training

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community.
• Experience with complex equipment.
• Manual handling experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs.
• Providing expert advice and assessments for equipment.
• Adaptations and minimising the need for care packages.

Skills

Assessment of service users

Expert advice on equipment

Manual handling

Safeguarding awareness

Communication skills

Education

Occupational Therapist Qualification

HCPC Registration

Job description

Overview

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

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 & Additional Information

• Benefits of working at the Royal Borough of Greenwich
• Opportunity for additional training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority
• New projects underway in various teams
• Very competitive rate of pay
• Free onsite parking for all staff

Agency Support

Why Join Our Agency? With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week.

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