Occupational Therapist [Blackburn with Darwen]

Service Care Solutions; Blackburn; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 49.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

£30 per hour Umbrella

12-month contract

Flexible working arrangements

Integrated Care Funding Team

Resumo da vaga

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a Locum Occupational Therapist for the Adults Social Care team. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £30 (Umbrella) for a 12‑month temporary contract, with full-time responsibilities and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

You will assess adults, contribute to care planning, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred services within integrated care funding discussions.

Qualificações

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in Adult Social Care, community services or related health/social care setting.
• Strong assessment, care planning and clinical reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working abilities.
• Understanding of Care Act 2014 and related adult social care legislation.

Responsabilidades

• Undertaking holistic Occupational Therapy assessments to identify needs.
• Supporting person-centred care planning to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Collaborating with Social Workers, healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contributing OT expertise to integrated care and funding discussions.
• Identifying interventions, equipment and adaptations for safe living.
• Providing professional recommendations for appropriate care arrangements.
• Maintaining accurate case records and documentation.
• Promoting strengths-based practice to support positive outcomes.

Conhecimentos

Holistic assessments

Care planning

Multidisciplinary work

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Formação

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Descrição da vaga

Locum Occupational Therapist – Adults Social Care Blackburn with Darwen Council | £30 per Hour Umbrella | 12-Month Contract Rate of Pay: £30.00 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Temporary - 12 Months Working Pattern: Full-Time | Flexible Working Arrangements Employer: Blackburn with Darwen Council Recruitment Agency: Service Care Solutions

About the Role

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join Blackburn with Darwen Council's Integrated Care Funding Team , within the Adults Social Care Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Occupational Therapist seeking a long-term locum position, offering a competitive hourly rate of £30 per hour Umbrella , a 12-month contract and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred adult social care services, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals to support individuals with complex care and support needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking holistic Occupational Therapy assessments to identify individuals' physical, functional and care-related needs.
• Supporting person-centred care planning to promote independence, wellbeing and improved quality of life.
• Working collaboratively with Social Workers, healthcare professionals and other multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contributing Occupational Therapy expertise to integrated care and funding discussions.
• Identifying appropriate interventions, equipment and adaptations to support safe and independent living.
• Providing professional recommendations to ensure care arrangements are appropriate, effective and proportionate to assessed needs.
• Maintaining accurate case records, assessments and professional documentation.
• Promoting strengths-based practice and supporting positive outcomes for adults with varying levels of need.

Essential Requirements

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience working within Adult Social Care, community services or a relevant health and social care setting.
• Strong assessment, care planning and clinical reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working abilities.
• An understanding of relevant adult social care legislation, including the Care Act 2014.
• The ability to manage workloads effectively and work independently.
• Experience of integrated care services, complex care assessments or funding-related processes would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £30.00 per hour Umbrella – competitive locum rate.
• 12-month contract – offering longer-term stability.
• Full-time opportunity within an established local authority.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work within an Integrated Care Funding Team.
• Dedicated recruitment support throughout your placement from Service Care Solutions.

Why Work with Service Care Solutions?

• A dedicated Recruitment Consultant providing ongoing support.
• Access to a wide range of locum and permanent opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Assistance throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Opportunities to earn additional rewards through our referral scheme.

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• £50 referral bonus for successfully referring a non-qualified professional.

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