Occupational Therapist

Service Care; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a 2-week contract in the UK. The role supports community health services, helping residents live healthier and more independent lives. Hybrid work is offered with some days in office locations across the South and Central sites.

A car driver is essential to travel between sites and client homes. Responsibilities include functional and moving & handling assessments, equipment provision, safeguarding, and collaboration with Social

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community working environments.
• Solid background in functional and moving & handling assessments.
• Knowledge of equipment provision and adaptations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A valid driving license and access to a car (essential).
• Commitment to promoting independence and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Conducting functional assessments and moving and handling assessments.
• Recommending equipment and home adaptations to support independence.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to clients and their families.
• Supporting safeguarding processes and promoting best practices.
• Championing prevention, reablement, and community rehabilitation efforts.
• Collaborating closely with Social Workers and Social Care Assessors within integrated neighbourhood teams.
• Assisting people to remain in their own homes longer and reducing reliance on formal care services.
• Supporting the reduction of unnecessary hospital or residential admissions.

Skills

Community OT experience

Functional assessments

Moving & handling

Equipment provision

Communication

Driving license

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Contract Role in our client

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to make a difference within community health services? We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team in our client for a two-week contract, helping local residents live healthier, safer, and more independent lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilize your community-based occupational therapy skills within a vibrant, integrated team environment.

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Our client (South and Central areas)

Contract Length: 2 weeks

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Pay Rate: Competitive, to be discussed during the application process

Car Driver: Essential

Occupational Therapist - Key Responsibilities

• Conducting functional assessments and moving and handling assessments
• Recommending equipment and home adaptations to support independence
• Providing expert advice and guidance to clients and their families
• Supporting safeguarding processes and promoting best practices
• Championing prevention, reablement, and community rehabilitation efforts
• Collaborating closely with Social Workers and Social Care Assessors within integrated neighbourhood teams
• Assisting people to remain in their own homes longer and reducing reliance on formal care services
• Supporting the reduction of unnecessary hospital or residential admissions

Occupational Therapist - Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in community working environments
• A solid background in functional and moving & handling assessments
• Knowledge of equipment provision and adaptations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A valid driving license and access to a car (essential)
• Commitment to promoting independence and safeguarding

Benefits of Joining as an Occupational Therapist

• Competitive pay rate with the opportunity for quick contract engagement
• Work within a supportive and collaborative array of health and social care professionals
• Gain valuable experience working in our client community health sector
• The role offers hybrid working, with some days based in offices across our client South and Central sites
• Opportunity to make a tangible difference in local residents' lives