Occupational Therapist – Home First

Liquid Personnel; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for its client’s Home First Team in Dorchester. The successful candidate will support hospital discharges and deliver recovery services while working collaboratively with health partners. The role offers a hybrid working model and strong team relationships. Ideal candidates will be HCPC-registered with experience in adult social care. Competitive rates and perks included.

Benefits

Free DBS and compliance service

Twice weekly payroll

Access to exclusive roles

Free social work training

Your own dedicated consultant

Wide selection of social work positions

Refer a Friend bonus

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in hospital discharge or reablement is required.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support timely hospital discharges.
• Deliver active recovery and reablement packages.
• Conduct visits across the county.
• Build relationships with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in adult social care

Ability to work independently

Car driver with vehicle access

Job description

Job Title : Occupational Therapist – Home First Location : Dorchester (Hybrid)

Pay Rate : £35 per hour

Job Description :

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for its client’s Home First Team (Adult Social Care), based in Dorchester.

Our client’s Home First Occupational Therapy Team is expanding to meet the growing demand for hospital discharge support, active recovery, and reablement services. We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join this dynamic and fast‑paced team.

What will your responsibilities be?

You’ll work collaboratively with health and community partners to deliver person‑centred care that improves individual outcomes. The OT team is a core part of the wider Home First Social Care Team, operating across all areas of Dorset. You’ll maintain strong links with all three area clusters, ensuring a joined‑up approach to service delivery.

This role involves

• Supporting timely hospital discharges
• Delivering active recovery and reablement packages
• Conducting visits across the county
• Building strong relationships with multidisciplinary teams

Location & Working Style

• Based atCounty Hall, Dorchester
• Hybrid working supported (office‑based and WFH)
• Travel required across Dorset

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role you must have,

• HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapist
• Experience in adult social care, hospital discharge, or reablement
• Ability to work independently and across teams
• Car driver with access to a vehicle preferred

Why Liquid Personnel?

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us