Occupational Therapist - Community Adults Team - Smethwick - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Smethwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare agency in Smethwick seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist for the Community Adults Team. The role involves conducting assessments, evaluating equipment needs, and collaborating with social workers. Applicants must have HCPC certification and strong communicative and organizational skills. This position offers flexible working hours and a hybrid model, making it ideal for achieving work-life balance while delivering exceptional care.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Hybrid Working Model

Clinical Supervision

Induction and Training

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Applicants must have HCPC certification and their own vehicle due to travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough Occupational Therapy assessments for vulnerable adults.
• Evaluate and arrange for necessary equipment and adaptations.
• Collaborate with social workers and other professionals for care delivery.
• Supervise the use of equipment and assistive technology.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

HCPC certification

Tools

MS Teams

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Community Adults Team

Locum Occupational Therapist within Community Adults in Smethwick UK, earning £30 hourly, ongoing. This full-time opportunity allows you to join a vibrant community health team delivering exceptional service in adult care. Dive into a role that provides flexibility, engagement, and the chance to make a significant impact.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible Hours: The Therapy Team primarily operates from 9:00 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday, and 9:00 to 17:00 on Fridays, clocking in at a full 37 hours per week.
• While the ideal scenario involves full-time postings, there is room for part-time schedules or slight alterations to working hours. This flexibility supports the elusive work-life balance many yearn for.
• Hybrid Working Model: Experience the modern workspace with a blend of remote and in-office work. Fancy some team interaction or office banter? You can enjoy that too with the potential requirement to work in the office occasionally.
• Clinical Supervision: Benefit from regular professional support, ensuring you are well-guided and backed up in your endeavours.
• Induction and Training: Whether it’s mastering MS Teams or navigating client systems, we provide comprehensive training to ensure you’re ready to tackle challenges head-on.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of on-the-job and ongoing training opportunities to enhance your career growth.

What you will do:

• Conduct thorough Occupational Therapy assessments for vulnerable adults within the borough, ensuring their needs are met with precision and care.
• Evaluate and arrange for the provision of necessary equipment as well as minor and major adaptations.
• Collaborate closely with social workers, external agencies, and other professionals to deliver rounded care.
• Ensure the service adapts flexibly to meet user needs within budgetary constraints.
• Demonstrate and supervise the use of equipment, adaptations, and assistive technology to empower service users.

Applicants need to be self-motivated, organised, and excellent communicators both in writing and verbally. Having an HCPC certification and your own vehicle are essential due to the nature of this role, which involves travelling around the borough.

Join a dynamic and responsive team, closely working with community social work and reablement services to offer a seamless customer journey. Smethwick offers a fantastic balance of urban bustle and serene green spaces, making it a great place to work and settle down. Join us in delivering outstanding service in a community that values and respects your contributions.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Excellent 1,024 reviews on