Senior Occupational Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise spécialisée dans l'accompagnement des retraités recherche un thérapeute occupationnel senior. Ce rôle implique d'évaluer les besoins des clients âgés par des consultations à distance. Le candidat idéal possède une solide expérience en soins aux personnes âgées et un diplôme valide en thérapie occupationnelle. Ce poste flexible offre des taux de rémunération compétitifs sur une base auto-employée.

Qualifications

• Diplôme en thérapie occupationnelle demandé.
• Inscription valide auprès du HCPC requise.
• Expérience significative dans le domaine des soins aux personnes âgées.

Responsibilities

• Réaliser des évaluations médicales détaillées par téléphone/virtuel.
• Interagir à distance avec des clients âgés pour évaluer leurs besoins en matière de soins.
• Veiller à respecter les critères du DWP pour les demandes de l'Allocation d'Assistance.

Skills

Compétences cliniques en thérapie occupationnelle

Compétences de communication

Expérience dans les soins aux personnes âgées

Compétences organisationnelles

Attention aux détails

Capacité à travailler de manière autonome

Education

Baccalauréat ou maîtrise en thérapie occupationnelle

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Senior Occupational Therapist, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

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Client:

Attendance Allowance Services

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Company 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.

TheOccupational 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 adifference 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)

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?