Occupational Therapist - South East

Pertemps; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local employment agency is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Community Team in Aylesbury. The role offers a hybrid work pattern, balancing community visits and home working. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Therapy and previous experience in community-based settings. This position offers competitive pay, a supportive consultant, and ongoing compliance management. Interested candidates should reach out via the provided contact information.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Access to roles nationwide

Simple online registration process

Attractive referral schemes

Prompt and reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current HCPC registration is essential.
• Experience in community-based settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of service users in their homes.
• Recommend adaptations and equipment for independence.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage a varied caseload

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Current HCPC registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Community Team (Aylesbury)

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Contract Type: Temporary / Full Time
Rate: £36 – £37 per hour
Working Pattern: Hybrid – mix of community visits, home working, and office-based meetings

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Community Team within a local authority in Aylesbury.

About the Role:

You will play a key role in supporting adults in the community to live independently and safely within their own homes. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with most time spent working from home or out in the community carrying out visits and assessments. You will be expected to complete approximately five home visit assessments per week, ensuring that individual needs are identified and appropriate interventions and equipment are provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of service users in their own homes.
• Recommend and arrange suitable adaptations and equipment to promote independence and safety.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
• Contribute to timely and effective care planning in line with local authority policies and national legislation.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Previous experience within community-based or local authority settings.
• Strong assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Why work through Pertemps?

• 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 Josephon07471 306880or [e-mail].