Occupational Therapist - Wareham

Connect2Dorset; Wareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Dorset is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Adults Services team in Purbeck, Dorset. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake complex assessments, and support adults to maintain independence at home and in the community.

Based at Westport House, Wareham, the role requires a minimum of 2 days in the office weekly and regular community visits. Travel within the local area is expected, with DBS clearance provided and HCPC registration required.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and eligibility to work in the UK are required.
• 3+ years post-qualification UK experience.
• Own car/driver and willingness to travel for community visits.

Responsibilities

• Complete Occupational Therapy assessments from the locality waiting list across Purbeck.
• Undertake OT reviews and reassessments as directed by the service.
• Assess, recommend, and arrange equipment and minor adaptations.
• Complete DFG assessments and recommendations for major adaptations.
• Carry out complex moving and handling assessments with detailed risk assessments.
• Work with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams providing professional guidance.

Skills

HCPC registered (SWE)

Car/Driving

Willing to travel

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services.

About the Role/Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a busy Adults Services team in Purbeck, Dorset. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled OT looking to manage a varied caseload, undertake complex assessments, and support adults to maintain independence within their own homes and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Occupational Therapy assessments from the locality waiting list across Purbeck.
• Undertake OT reviews and reassessments as directed by the service.
• Assess, recommend, and arrange appropriate equipment and minor adaptations.
• Complete Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) assessments and prepare recommendations for major adaptations.
• Carry out complex moving and handling assessments, including detailed risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, attending peer forums to provide professional advice, support, and case guidance.
• Participate in the weekly OT Duty rota, screening and prioritising new referrals and allocating waiting list grading levels.
• Liaise with service users, families, health professionals, housing providers, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Enhanced Adults DBS (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• SWE (HCPC) Registered
• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• 3 years post qualified experience within the UK
• Have access to a car and be willing to travel
• Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models, research findings and the application of psychological and human development theories.

Desirable Experience

• Local Authority Occupational Therapy experience
• Community-based adult services
• Housing adaptations and accessibility assessments
• Manual handling and complex care packages
• Care Act assessments and multidisciplinary working

Based at Westport House, Wareham

Minimum 2 days per week in the office

Community visits undertaken throughout the week

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates