Community Occupational Therapist - Social Services - Liskeard - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Liskeard; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist for their Social Services team in Liskeard. This position offers flexible full-time or part-time hours, allowing you to support the community while maintaining work-life balance. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and experience in community practice. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Varied Caseload

Competitive Hourly Rate

Professional Growth

Collaborative Network

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in community work, ideally in Adult Social Care.
• Must possess a valid driver's licence for travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and create care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for quality support.
• Implement evidence-based interventions to promote independence.
• Review care plans regularly for progress monitoring.
• Educate patients and families on health management.

Skills

HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

Experience in community-based practice

Valid driver’s licence

Job description

Community Occupational Therapist – Social Services

Job Title: Community Occupational Therapist – Social Services
Specialism: Community
Location: Liskeard, UK
Salary: £27.62 per hour
Contract: Ongoing | Full Time/Part Time

We are delighted to be seeking a skilled Community Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated Social Services team in Liskeard. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the local community while enjoying the flexibility that locum work provides. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our savings target for 2025/26 by promoting independence and reducing reliance on formal care packages.

With both full-time and part-time options available, this position can be tailored to fit your lifestyle while allowing you to work in a rewarding and supportive environment.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible Working Options: Choose full-time or part-time hours to suit your personal commitments and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Varied Caseload: Experience the diversity of locum work and gain valuable knowledge from different clinical environments.

Competitive Hourly Rate: £27.62 per hour, reflecting your expertise and dedication.

Professional Growth: Expand your skills through hands-on experience and exposure to a wide range of cases.

Collaborative Network: Build connections with other professionals and enhance your profile within the occupational therapy community.

What You Will Do

Carry out comprehensive assessments of patients in the community, identifying needs and developing personalised care plans.

Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high-quality support and improved outcomes for patients.

Deliver evidence-based interventions designed to promote independence and reduce reliance on formal care services.

Monitor and review progress, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure the best possible results.

Provide advice and education to patients and families, empowering them to manage their health and wellbeing.

Requirements

HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.

Experience in community-based practice, ideally within Adult Social Care.

Valid driver’s licence to facilitate travel within the Liskeard community.

Liskeard offers not only a fulfilling professional experience but also an exceptional quality of life. Nestled in beautiful countryside and close to the Cornish coast, it is a vibrant town with a welcoming community and plenty to explore.

If you are ready to use your expertise to make a real difference in the lives of others, we would be pleased to hear from you.

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