Hybrid Occupational Therapist — Reablement & Discharge

Quid, Inc.; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Free DBS and compliance service

Faster Pay service

Exclusive social work training portal

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Locum Occupational Therapist to join Wiltshire Council’s Reablement Team in Salisbury, supporting individuals after hospital discharge to regain independence.

The role covers home, hospital and community settings with a 37-hour week, hybrid working pattern, and a focus on person-centred, strengths-based practice. Applicants must have HCPC registration and UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience in reablement, community OT, hospital discharge or Adult Social Care is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to community visits.
• Free DBS and compliance service.
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly.

Responsibilities

• Complete Occupational Therapy and functional assessments for individuals following hospital discharge
• Develop tailored reablement plans focused on restoring independence and reducing ongoing reliance on care and support
• Work across home, hospital and community settings to assess functional needs and identify practical solutions
• Provide specialist advice around equipment, safe practice, mobility, transfers and independence
• Work collaboratively with Social Workers, health professionals, care providers and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Support decision-making around care, risk, rehabilitation and ongoing support needs
• Monitor progress and review interventions to ensure reablement goals remain appropriate and outcomes-focused
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and manage a varied caseload effectively
• Promote person-centred, strengths-based practice, enabling individuals to maximise their independence following hospital discharge

Skills

Assessment skills

Clinical reasoning

Risk management

Driving licence

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Locum Occupational Therapist to join Wiltshire Council’s Reablement Team in Salisbury, supporting individuals after hospital discharge to regain independence.

The role covers home, hospital and community settings with a 37-hour week, hybrid working pattern, and a focus on person-centred, strengths-based practice. Applicants must have HCPC registration and UK driving licence.