Senior Community Social Services Occupational Therapist

JustOT; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known staffing agency seeks a skilled Occupational Therapist to join their Social Care team in Dudley. The role involves conducting assessments for individuals with physical disabilities and making recommendations for aids and adaptations. Candidates should have HCPC registration and at least three years of experience in Social Services. Attractive benefits include weekly pay and access to job opportunities across the NHS and private sectors.

Benefits

Great rates of pay

Assistance with travel and accommodation

Access to free online training

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• 3 years of Social Services experience.
• Experience in community or hospital settings.
• Ability to assess for major adaptations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments for clients with physical disabilities.
• Make recommendations for aids and adaptations.
• Deliver training to staff in various formats.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience with physical disabilities

Understanding of health and social care legislation

Supervisory skills

Job description

JustOT are seeking a skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Social Care team in Dudley.

Hourly rate :£36.62 per hour
Location: Dudley
Hours & Days to be Worked: Full Time
Essential Requirements : HCPC registered , 3 years Social Services Experience

Job Description:
Experience of working with People of all ages who have a physical disability, children and older people in a community or hospital setting.
Experience of undertaking functional assessments of people with a physical disability in a community setting is desirable.
Experience of undertaking assessments for complex paediatric cases
Demonstrate experience and knowledge of a wide range of specialist equipment to meet complex needs for children and adults to promote independence.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health and social care
legislation, health and safety, risk management and implications for practice
Able to assess for major adaptations to meet complex needs for children and adults
Able to make appropriate recommendations; for example, aids to daily
living and/or minor / major adaptations and/or care packages as appropriate to the individual case..
Have an understanding of the principles of reablement and the application within this role
Experience of delivering training/ Coaching to staff of various grades in a range of formats to meet different learning styles
Has an in depth understanding of the adaptations process and design requirements.
Able to undertake supervisory responsibility for staff of various grades including Student Occupational therapists and apprentices.

When you work with JustOT, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training and nationwide occupational therapy job opportunities.

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