Community Social Services Occupational Therapist

JustOT; Amesbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist to work with a well-respected client in Cheshire. The position requires HCPC registration and a minimum of 3 years experience in social services. Responsibilities include assessing needs for adaptations and providing information to Service Users. This role offers hybrid working with full-time hours, competitive pay, and various benefits including travel assistance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Access to NHS jobs

Referral bonus

Free online training

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with at least 3 years of experience in Social Services.
• Capable of assessing needs and liaising with other agencies.
• Willingness to maintain professional development and portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of Service Users for adaptations and equipment.
• Provide information and advice relevant to Service Users.
• Liaise with agencies for necessary adaptations and funding.

Skills

HCPC registration

3 years Social Services Experience

Assessing needs

Negotiation with agencies

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy techniques

Job description

JustOT are recruiting for an HCPC registered experienced Occupational Therapist to work with our well‑respected client based in Cheshire.

Location & Details

• Location: Cheshire
• Rate: £35 per hour
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Essential Requirements: HCPC registered, 3 years Social Services Experience
• Working Hours: Hybrid working, full time 36 hours per week

Job Description

• To assess the needs of ill and disabled Service Users for the provision of material assistance such as equipment or adaptations and determine the nature and extent of adaptations in relation to diagnosis and prognosis.
• Provide appropriate information and advice.
• Provide assessments for Service Users returning from hospital or nursing homes and provide equipment to facilitate discharge.
• If needed, obtain funding from other agencies such as charities, NHS and other Social Services Teams.
• Check plans in liaison with architects and Service Users to ensure best outcome and approve plans for further processing.
• Liaise with other agencies such as Housing, NHS, voluntary organisations, to ensure information dissemination is maximised.
• Negotiate with Service Users and agencies about the most appropriate way to provide adaptations having regard to budgetary needs.
• Check that completed adaptations meet the assessed need and if appropriate provide equipment to enable best use of the adaptations.
• Assess for equipment provision when this can alleviate the effects of disability.
• Keep abreast of developments within the Occupational Therapy equipment field and when appropriate arrange visits to Service User's homes by company representatives to ensure correct equipment is purchased.
• Keep abreast of specialist knowledge related to moving and handling techniques and other developments within the Occupational Therapy field to enable the teaching and supervision of care staff.
• Assess Service Users for potential rehabilitation and refer to the relevant agency.
• Ensure that Continuing Professional Development is pursued and maintain professional portfolio to meet ongoing Health Professions Council registration needs.

When you work with JustOT, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one‑to‑one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast‑track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training and nationwide occupational therapy job opportunities.

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