Senior Occupational Therapist

Attendance Allowance Services; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive healthcare service in the UK is seeking a senior Occupational Therapist to provide evaluations and assessments for elderly clients applying for Attendance Allowance. This remote role offers flexible working hours and requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, and a relevant degree in Occupational Therapy. The ideal candidate will have experience with elderly care and be dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals in accessing necessary benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Industry-leading pay rates

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills in Occupational Therapy, particularly in elderly care.
• Proficient communication skills for interacting with clients remotely.
• Experience in conducting assessments and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed telephone/virtual evaluations of clients' medical conditions.
• Assess and document care needs for Attendance Allowance applications.
• Ensure adherence to DWP criteria during assessments.

Skills

Strong clinical skills in Occupational Therapy

Effective communication skills

Experience in elderly care

Excellent organisational skills

High attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job description

Attendance Allowance Services (AAS) is dedicated to helping pensioners access the benefits they need to live with dignity and enhanced financial security. We specialise in supporting UK pensioners with their attendance allowance application process end to end, ensuring an evidence and clinical based approach is applied throughout our process.

Our fee-based service offers our clients an eligibility assessments, comprehensive virtual needs analysis, and completion of the DWP's Attendance Allowance application. We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring no fees are charged if the application is unsuccessful.

Role Description

This is an associate based role for a senior Occupational Therapist requiring a commitment of a minimum of 2 days over a 7 day week, working from home and located in the UK.

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for conducting detailed telephone / virtual evaluations of clients’ medical conditions, functional limitations and mapping these onto their care requirements within the client's home. The role involves remote interaction with elderly clients, assessing and documenting their care needs, and ensuring adherence to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) criteria for Attendance Allowance applications.

This is an extremely rewarding role and flexible working environment. Using your OT skills, it's your chance to make a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

Remuneration

Industry-leading rates of pay on a self-employed basis

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills in Occupational Therapy, elderly / frailty care and rehabilitation.
• Effective communication skills for client interactions and team collaboration
• Experience in elderly care is essential
• Excellent organisational skills
• High attention to detail and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a geographically spread team
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Screening question

Preferred qualifications

Have you completed the following level of education : Bachelor's Degree?

Ideal answer : Yes

Do you have the following license or certification : Occupational Therapy?

Ideal answer : Yes

Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law / regulations?

Ideal answer : Yes

Are you comfortable working in a remote setting?

Ideal answer : Yes

Are you legally authorised to work in United Kingdom?

Ideal answer : Yes