Occupational Therapist - Initial Assessment

Quid, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Initial Assessment Team in Tower Hamlets. The successful candidate will be involved in community assessments, managing a caseload of clients that require initial support. This role demands HCPC registration and experience in community-based occupational therapy. The position offers competitive pay, professional supervision, and the opportunity to work within a supportive team of professionals. The agency values equal opportunity and provides a faster payroll service.

Benefits

Referral bonus for successful placements

Free DBS and compliance service

Twice weekly payroll

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered to practice as an occupational therapist.
• Experience within community-focused occupational therapy is crucial.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation like the Care Act is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strength-based assessments in the community.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team of OTs.
• Manage a varied caseload independently.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in community-based OT work

Strong understanding of the Care Act

Excellent communication skills

Assessment skills

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Initial Assessment

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Initial Assessment Team
Location: Tower Hamlets
Pay Rate: £39.81 per hour

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for its client’s Initial Assessment Team based in Tower Hamlets. We are seeking a qualified professional to join the Adult Social Care Initial Assessment Team, working at the front door of adult services. In this role, you will support adult residents who are not currently receiving statutory services by managing a varied caseload and conducting both functional and Care Act assessments within the community.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Visit clients in the community to complete strength-based OT assessments
• Focus on bathing, manual handling, and equipment provision
• Refer major adaptations to long-term teams
• Work within a fast-paced, supportive team of 10 OTs, including two OT managers
• Receive supervision from a Senior OT line manager

We offer a referral bonus for successful placements – reach out to learn more!

Qualifications & Experience:

• HCPC registration
• Experience in community-based OT work
• Strong understanding of the Care Act and relevant legislation
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
• Excellent communication and assessment skills
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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