Community Occupational Therapist

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established agency is seeking a passionate Community Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives. This role offers a full-time contract with flexible remote work options, allowing you to manage a reasonable caseload while receiving ongoing training. You will assess and support service users in their home environments, providing expert advice on necessary adaptations. With a focus on dignity and respect, you will play a vital role in safeguarding vulnerable individuals. Join a supportive agency that values your expertise and offers competitive pay rates, making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Additional training opportunities

Free onsite parking

Guaranteed weekly payments

Qualifications

• Experience as an Occupational Therapist in a community setting.
• Knowledge of equipment and home modifications.

Responsibilities

• Assessing service users with complex needs related to their home environment.
• Providing expert advice for equipment and home modifications.

Skills

Community Occupational Therapy

Manual Handling

Assessment Skills

Safeguarding

Education

Occupational Therapist Qualification

HCPC Registration

Job description

Wolverhampton City Council is seeking an enthusiastic Community Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The position offers a full-time contract with options for remote work, a manageable caseload, and further training opportunities. The initial contract duration is 3-6 months, with potential for extension.

Main Duties for the Community Occupational Therapist include:

1. Assessing service users and carers with complex needs related to their home environment
2. Providing expert advice and assessments for equipment and home modifications
3. Conducting adaptations, moving and handling assessments, and reducing or minimising the need for care packages
4. Maintaining awareness of safeguarding vulnerable people and understanding the importance of dignity and respect when working with individuals

To Be Successful:

• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist in the community setting
• Manual handling experience
• Experience with major adaptations
• HCPC Registration
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (can be arranged by us)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Occupational Therapist Qualification

Benefits of Working at Wolverhampton City Council

The council offers additional training opportunities for both permanent and temporary staff. With new projects in various teams, they provide competitive pay rates and free onsite parking.

Why Join Our Agency?

With over 10 years of experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce provides personalized support to each candidate, including dedicated consultants, a streamlined registration process, DBS assistance, and guaranteed weekly payments.

To discuss this vacancy or explore similar roles, please contact Gavin Wright or email your updated CV today!