Support Worker

Your World Recruitment; Merton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Merton is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their Community Team. The ideal candidate will have experience in an NHS setting and an Occupational Therapy degree. This role offers an hourly pay rate of £15 and various benefits including payroll options, training, and support. Candidates should be willing to commit for a minimum of three months. Access to a vehicle is required.

Benefits

Daily PAYE Payroll

Weekly Limited Company & Umbrella Payroll

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Fast-Track Registration

Training & Support

Excellent Referral Bonus

Access to Your Loyalty rewards

Assistance with travel and accommodation

Qualifications

• Prior Therapy Assistant Experience in the NHS is ideal.
• Full HCPC registration is beneficial.
• Access to own vehicle for work purposes is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in occupational therapy tasks as part of the community team.
• Support patients in their rehabilitation and therapy processes.

Skills

Therapy Assistant Experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Occupational Therapy degree (MSc or BSc)

Job description

One of our clients, an acute hospital in Merton, is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their expanding Community Team.

They are open to speaking to candidates on band 3 level with a view to offering a long-term contract with an hourly pay rate of £15 P / H.

Essential criteria to be considered for this role

• Ideally, prior Therapy Assistant Experience in the NHS; however, candidates with overseas experience as an Occupational Therapist will be considered for this role
• Holding an Occupational Therapy degree (MSc or BSc) and full HCPC registration will be beneficial, and this role may potentially allow progression to a Band 5 courtesy of the hiring manager further down the line
• Have access to own vehicle for work purposes – due to the nature of the role, a car is required, and the Client doesn’t provide pool cars for locums
• Be available to commence the role within a maximum of 2 weeks from the confirmation and happy to commit to a minimum period of three months

Benefits

• Daily PAYE Payroll
• Weekly Limited Company & Umbrella Payroll
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant
• Fast-Track Registration
• Training & Support
• Excellent Referral Bonus
• Access to our Your Loyalty rewards
• Assistance with travel and accommodation

Is this you?

A suitable candidate for the role will ideally have previous experience in a similar role and love what they do. This individual is suited to someone who is a good listener, a great communicator and has a natural interest in problem-solving.