Occupational Therapist - Social Services - Community - Lewisham - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Occupational Therapist for a full-time role in Lewisham. The position offers competitive pay and an opportunity to engage in a vibrant community. Responsibilities include performing assessments, developing support plans, and recommending equipment to enhance independence. Candidates must hold valid HCPC registration and a UK driving licence. Join a dedicated team that values professional growth and community impact.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Valid HCPC registration required.
• UK driving licence essential for travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Occupational Therapy assessments at home or in Intermediate Care.
• Develop personalised support plans with multi-disciplinary team.
• Advise individuals and carers on rehabilitation goals.
• Recommend equipment and adaptations for independence.
• Teach safe usage of equipment and adaptations.
• Initiate projects to support rehabilitation outside the home.

Skills

Occupational Therapy assessments

Community Care Assessments

Liaising with residential staff

Equipment recommendation

Adaptation recommendations

Job description

Overview

Locum Occupational Therapist within Social Services – Community in Lewisham UK earning £42.76 Hourly. Full time and ongoing. This offer presents a remarkable opportunity to apply your expertise and engage with an incredible community in a vibrant and dynamic environment. For those looking to broaden their horizons and make meaningful contributions, this full-time locum role offers just that!

Benefits

• Enjoy competitive pay that recognises your expertise and dedication to the field.
• This opportunity provides the ideal platform for professional growth in a truly fulfilling role.
• With flexible shifts, you can balance your personal and work life with ease, allowing you to work when you feel most productive and energised.
• Join a vibrant work environment where support and teamwork are at the forefront, ensuring you feel valued and ready to grow.
• Experience the variety and challenge each day brings, broadening your skills while making a real difference.
• Moreover, working as a locum allows you to enjoy the flexibility and independence that truly complements your lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Visit people at home or in bed-based Intermediate Care to carry out Occupational Therapy assessments of their functional abilities concerning activities of daily living as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Undertake Community Care Assessments and collaborate with colleagues in Support Planning to deliver personalised support plans.
• Advise and support individuals and/or their carers in advancing their rehabilitation goals, offering counselling support as necessary.
• Liaise with staff of residential establishments on the rehabilitation needs of the physically disabled individuals in their care.
• Recommend equipment to increase or maintain independence and/or assist carers, and arrange its provision where necessary.
• Recommend adaptations to enhance independence and assist with the provision, ensuring completed adaptations meet standards.
• Teach the safe usage of equipment, adaptations, and alternative methods to enhance independence and support carers.
• Refer individuals to internal and external agencies for additional services as appropriate.
• Encourage rehabilitation outside the home through collaboration with Day Centres and other agencies and initiate projects to meet specific needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid HCPC registration and a UK driving licence to effectively travel and respond to the needs of the community.

Location and Culture

Lewisham is an exciting area to live and work, offering a vibrant culture, lush green parks, and excellent transport links to central London and beyond. Immerse yourself in this thriving community while enjoying all the amenities and opportunities that come with it. Come and see what makes Lewisham an appealing place for both life and work!

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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