Occupational Therapist - Community Adaptations Specialist

Sanctuary Personnel; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 3,978,000 - 5,665,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time: Benefit from a structured

Hourly Pay: Earn up to £35.00 per hour

Professional Development

Collaborative Environment

Work-Life Balance

Varied Caseload

Job summary

HealthJobs Ltd is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Community Adaptations Team in Tiverton, Devon. This full-time role runs on a 3-month contract with hours from 09:00 to 17:00, covering Tiverton, Cullompton, Crediton, and Okehampton to support adults from 18 to end-of-life care.

You will manage a community OT caseload, perform comprehensive assessments, recommend aids and adaptations, complete moving and handling assessments, and contribute within the Disabled Facilities Grant

Qualifications

• OT-specific skill set implied by role.
• Ability to manage diverse community caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage a community OT caseload across homes, supported living and care homes.
• Undertake comprehensive OT assessments to identify needs and promote independence.
• Assess and recommend aids, equipment and adaptations.
• Complete moving and handling assessments to promote safety.
• Undertake assessments under the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) framework.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans.
• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and participate in Best Interest decisions.
• Manage complex casework and provide specialist OT input.

Skills

Caseload management

Assessment & evaluation

Risk assessment

Job description

HealthJobs Ltd is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Community Adaptations Team in Tiverton, Devon. This full-time role runs on a 3-month contract with hours from 09:00 to 17:00, covering Tiverton, Cullompton, Crediton, and Okehampton to support adults from 18 to end-of-life care.

You will manage a community OT caseload, perform comprehensive assessments, recommend aids and adaptations, complete moving and handling assessments, and contribute within the Disabled Facilities Grant