Senior Community Social Services Occupational Therapist

JustOT; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist for a full-time hybrid role in Shropshire. Candidates should have substantial experience, specifically in single handed care reviews and must be HCPC registered. Responsibilities include managing equipment needs and collaborating with social care teams. This role offers competitive pay and various benefits, including no registration fee and free online training.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs

Free online training

Assistance with travel and accommodation

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in occupational therapy.
• 3 years of experience in social services.
• Ability to perform assessments and manage equipment needs.

Responsibilities

• Order and manage equipment needs under the Care Act (2014).
• Collaborate with the Adult Social Care team for reassessments.

Skills

Experience in single handed care reviews

HCPC registration

Social Services Experience

Job description

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

Hourly rate: £31.97 per hour
Location: Shropshire
Hours & Days to be Worked: Full Time / Hybrid
Essential Requirements: HCPC registered, 3 years Social Services Experience

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with over 7 years of experience. Experience and training in single handed care reviews.

Shropshire Council is conducting a Single-Handed Care Review project, which involves evaluating existing care packages for clients in Shropshire. The role entails performing 10 single-handed assessments per week over 15 weeks, aiming to provide appropriate equipment to reduce the reliance on carers, thereby enhancing independence and improving clients' wellbeing.

Responsibilities include:

• Ordering and managing equipment needs assessed under the Care Act (2014)
• Collaborating closely with the Adult Social Care team to reassess existing support plans

Benefits

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
• Access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs
• No registration fee
• Free online training and nationwide occupational therapy job opportunities

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