Occupational Therapist - Cornwall

Pertemps; England; Hybrid; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support community services across East Cornwall. This role involves managing a caseload, conducting holistic assessments, and implementing independence-promoting interventions. Ideal candidates will have community-based experience and a proactive approach. The position is ideally full-time but negotiable, offering £27.62 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant access

Attractive referral schemes

Managed compliance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a community-based Occupational Therapist.
• Background in Adult Social Care is preferred.
• Ability to recommend interventions based on assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a steady caseload and carry out holistic assessments.
• Complete essential face-to-face visits each week.
• Implement effective interventions to promote independence.

Skills

Community-based Occupational Therapy experience

Functional assessment skills

Managing a regular caseload

Independent working

Outcome-focused approach

Job description

Pertemps – Occupational Therapist

Rate: £27.62 per hour

Location: East Cornwall (county-wide cover required)

Contract: Ideally full time, but negotiable

About the Role

We are recruiting experienced Occupational Therapists to support community services across East Cornwall, with the expectation of providing county-wide cover alongside two other OTs. This role is central to helping the service achieve its savings targets for 2025/26 by delivering optimal, proportionate care and reducing dependency on long‑term care packages.

The role will involve managing a steady caseload, carrying out holistic assessments, completing essential face‑to‑face visits each week, and implementing effective interventions to promote independence and reduce ongoing care needs.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience as a community-based Occupational Therapist.
• Background in Adult Social Care is preferred.
• Strong functional assessment skills with the ability to recommend proportionate interventions.
• Ability to manage a regular caseload and complete required face‑to‑face visits weekly.
• Confident working independently across multiple localities.
• A proactive, outcome‑focused approach to supporting service users.

Coverage

This post forms part of a small OT team covering East Cornwall and may require travel across the wider county as needed.

Why work through Pertemps?

By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• Adedicated consultantwith access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• Asimple online registration process
• Attractivereferral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Josephon 07471 306880 or email [e-mail].