Community OT: Regaining Independence (Hybrid)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support adults in the Regaining Independence Service. The role involves home-based assessments, developing person-centred plans and delivering specialist interventions to maximise independence.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams, handle a varied caseload in North and West Sussex, and attend office 1 day per week in Horsham. HCPC registration and DBS are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with recent adult social care experience.
• Experience completing Occupational Therapy assessments.
• Experience within Reablement, Rehabilitation, Community Services, Hospital Discharge, Adult Social Care, or Independence Services.
• Experience developing and reviewing care and support plans.
• Experience working with adults with a range of physical, cognitive, and functional needs.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing a caseload independently.
• Excellent report writing and record-keeping skills.
• Good IT and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments within the community.
• Support customers to maximise independence and remain safely in their own homes.
• Establish meaningful and achievable goals with service users.
• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Develop, implement, and review support and rehabilitation plans.
• Monitor progress and adapt interventions to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Work closely with reablement providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide professional advice and recommendations regarding independence and daily living activities.
• Maintain accurate case records and assessments.
• Apply evidence-based Occupational Therapy practice.
• Manage a varied caseload across the North and West areas of West Sussex.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals.
• Promote person-centred practice and positive outcomes for service users.

Skills

Assessment skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Report writing

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Enhanced DBS

Right to Work in the UK

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support adults in the Regaining Independence Service. The role involves home-based assessments, developing person-centred plans and delivering specialist interventions to maximise independence.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams, handle a varied caseload in North and West Sussex, and attend office 1 day per week in Horsham. HCPC registration and DBS are required.