Community Occupational Therapist

Ackerman Pierce; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care recruitment agency in Southampton is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist for day-to-day cover. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £30-£35, an opportunity to work from home, and additional training. Candidates should have experience in the community, HCPC registration, and an Occupational Therapist qualification. Apply today to be a part of a supportive team with guaranteed weekly payments.

Benefits

Opportunity for additional training

Very competitive rate of pay

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in the community as an Occupational Therapist is essential.
• Expertise in complex equipment usage required.
• Manual handling experience necessary.
• HCPC registration is mandatory.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB check will be required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess service users and carers with complex needs related to their home environment.
• Provide expert advice and assessments for equipment and home modifications.
• Conduct adaptations and moving and handling assessments.
• Ensure awareness of safeguarding vulnerable people.

Skills

Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community

Complex equipment experience

Manual handling experience

Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable people

Education

Occupational Therapist Qualification

HCPC Registration

Job description

Overview

Community Occupational Therapist role in Southampton. Salary: £30- £35 / Hour. Job type: Day to Day Cover. Location: Southampton. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension; an opportunity to work from home with a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio.

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

To Be Successful / Requirements

• 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

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.

Why Join Our Agency?

Ackerman Pierce has over 10 years’ experience recruiting into social care. 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, plus guaranteed weekly payments into your account.

How to Apply

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