Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care

Quid, Inc.; Swadlincote; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused health organization in Swadlincote is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join their South OT Team. This role emphasizes supporting adults to live independently through strength-based assessments and interventions. Ideal candidates will have experience with local authorities and be comfortable working with various health partners. Flexibility and remote working options are available. A supportive team culture and strong partnerships with health services are highlighted in this position.

Benefits

Free DBS and compliance service

Twice weekly payroll

Access to exclusive social work training

Refer a Friend bonus

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in Occupational Therapy within a Local Authority.
• Knowledge of equipment and daily living assessments.
• Understanding of various disabilities and mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strength-based assessments and interventions.
• Support adults with equipment solutions and adaptations.
• Work closely with housing providers and health partners.

Skills

Experience in Occupational Therapy within a Local Authority

Strong communication skills

IT skills

Time management skills

Ability to travel for home visits

Tools

Mosaic recording system

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care

Swadlincote

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care
Location: Swadlincote.
Setting: Local Authority – Community-Based
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: £32/hour
Working Pattern: 37 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:

Are you passionate about supporting adults in the community to live independently? If so, Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join the South OT Team in Swadlincote, covering the South Derbyshire area.

This short-term contract offers the opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, person-centred environment within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strength-based assessments and interventions
• Support adults with equipment solutions and adaptations
• Work closely with housing providers and health partners
• Manage a varied caseload with autonomy and support
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary approaches across agencies

Requirements

• Experience in Occupational Therapy within a Local Authority
• Knowledge of equipment/adaptation solutions and daily living assessments
• Understanding of physical, learning disabilities and mental health conditions
• Strong communication, IT, and time management skills
• Ability to travel for home visits
• Familiarity with Mosaic recording system (desirable)
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Supportive team with regular supervision
• Positive team culture and experienced leadership
• Strong partnerships with Health and Housing teams
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.