Occupational Therapist - Community Adaptations Team

HealthJobs Ltd; 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

JOB-20240905-7a6f785b

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Community Adaptations Team
Specialism: AHP - Occupational Therapy
Location: Tiverton, Devon, UK
Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (3-Month Contract)

Occupational Therapist - Community Adaptations Team within AHP - Occupational Therapy in Tiverton, Devon, earning up to £35.00 per hour. This exciting full-time opportunity offers a 3-month ongoing contract, providing the chance to work across Tiverton, Cullompton, Crediton, and Okehampton, supporting adults aged 18 through to end-of-life care.

With two positions available and working hours of 09:00 to 17:00, this role offers an excellent balance between meaningful professional practice and personal wellbeing. If you are passionate about helping people maintain independence within their communities through specialist Occupational Therapy interventions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Benefit from a structured full-time schedule while gaining valuable experience across a diverse community caseload.
• Hourly Pay: Earn up to £35.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills through exposure to a broad range of community-based Occupational Therapy interventions and complex cases.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside social workers, social care assessors, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams dedicated to delivering high-quality care.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy regular working hours, allowing time to embrace the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Devon.
• Varied Caseload: Gain experience across multiple settings, including private homes, supported living services, and residential care environments.

What you will do

• Manage a community Occupational Therapy caseload across a variety of settings including individuals' homes, supported living environments, and care homes.
• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments to identify needs and promote independence.
• Assess and recommend appropriate aids, equipment, and adaptations.
• Complete moving and handling assessments to promote safety and wellbeing.
• Undertake assessments and recommendations under the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) framework.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans.
• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and participate in Best Interest decision-making processes where required.
• Manage complex casework, providing specialist Occupational Therapy