Occupational Therapist: Community Care Optimiser (Reading)

Sanctuary Personnel

Reading

On-site

GBP 39,000 - 52,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Flexibility of Locum Work

Competitive Hourly Rate

Professional Growth

Job summary

HealthJobs Ltd. in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking an experienced Locum Occupational Therapist to optimise adult community care.

Working Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00, you will carry out complex OT assessments and move-and-handling reviews to maximise client independence. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, provide specialist single-handed care assessments, and help reduce formal care reliance through rehabilitation and enablement, while supporting service development in Optimising Care

Qualifications

HCPC registration is required.
Significant Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy experience.
Extensive Moving and Handling experience.
Experience delivering and implementing single-handed care approaches.

Responsibilities

Undertake complex Occupational Therapy assessments within Adult Services.
Complete complex Moving and Handling assessments, enhancing client safety.
Provide specialist single-handed care assessments and recommendations.
Develop strength-based solutions to maximise independence for clients.
Review and optimise existing care arrangements for efficiency and satisfaction.
Support the reduction of reliance on formal care packages where appropriate.
Provide expert clinical advice regarding Moving and Handling.
Complete home visits and functional assessments.
Work with care providers and multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care delivery.
Contribute to service development and care optimisation initiatives.