Community OT (Locum) - Flexible Hours, £30/hr

Sanctuary Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum Flexibility

Competitive Pay: £30 per hour

Career Development

Networking Opportunities

Multiple Opportunities

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a Social Services team in Blackburn. A flexible, full-time locum role with a £30 per hour rate allows for ongoing work and an ASAP start.

You will conduct community assessments, plan adaptations, and collaborate with social workers and health professionals to support individuals in their homes and communities. The position offers opportunities for career development and networking, with multiple positions available to

Qualifications

• HCPC registration must be current.
• Minimum 2 years’ OT experience.
• Experience in community or local authority settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive community assessments within a local authority setting to identify individual needs.
• Recommend appropriate standard and specialist equipment to promote independence and safety.
• Plan and facilitate minor and major adaptations to improve accessibility, safety, and functionality within clients' homes.
• Undertake detailed manual handling assessments and provide recommendations to ensure safe practice.
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, social workers, healthcare professionals, and other agencies to develop personalised support plans.
• Promote independence and enable individuals to achieve positive outcomes within their home and community environments.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with professional, legal, and organisational requirements.
• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice to colleagues and other professionals where appropriate.

Skills

2+ years Occupational Therapy

Community-based experience

Assessment planning

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a Social Services team in Blackburn. A flexible, full-time locum role with a £30 per hour rate allows for ongoing work and an ASAP start.

You will conduct community assessments, plan adaptations, and collaborate with social workers and health professionals to support individuals in their homes and communities. The position offers opportunities for career development and networking, with multiple positions available to