Community Occupational Therapist
Posted 1 day ago by Ackerman Pierce Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Oxfordshire
Summary: Oxfordshire is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic team, offering a full-time contract with the flexibility to work from home. The role involves assessing service users with complex needs and providing expert advice on equipment and home modifications. The initial contract is for 3 to 6 months, with the possibility of extension and opportunities for further training. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications in occupational therapy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment
- Providing expert advice and assessments for equipment and home modifications
- Conducting adaptations, moving and handling assessments, and minimizing the need for care packages
- Awareness of safeguarding vulnerable people and understanding the importance of dignity and respect
Key Skills:
- Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community
- Manual handling experience
- HCPC Registration
- Enhanced DBS/CRB (can be obtained by the employer)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Occupational Therapist Qualification
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Oxfordshire
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Oxfordshire are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Community Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.
Main Duties for the Community Occupational Therapist includes;
- Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment
- Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications
- Adaptations, moving and handling assessments and reducing or minimising the need for care packages.
- An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people.
To Be Successful;
- Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community
- Manual handling experience
- HCPC Registration
- Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Occupational Therapist Qualification
Benefits of Working at Oxfordshire County Council
Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also free onsite parking is offered to all staff.
Why Join Our Agency?
With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week
To discuss this Community Occupational Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Gavin Wright or email us your updated CV today!