Summary: The Community Occupational Therapist role involves providing assessments and therapeutic interventions for both adults and children within the community in Sunderland. The position requires collaboration with various agencies to recommend assistive equipment and home adaptations to promote independent living. This is a full-time locum contract offering competitive hourly pay. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant experience in community settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a variety of assessments, including functional, moving and handling, and rehabilitation assessments for adults and children.
• Assess and recommend appropriate assistive equipment and home adaptations to support independent living.
• Collaborate with the Home Improvement Agency to complete joint assessments, providing clinical advice and supporting referrals for Disabled Facility Grant applications.
• Work alongside company representatives to assess the need for specialist or bespoke equipment for customers.

Key Skills:

• Be a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Proven experience in conducting assessments and providing therapeutic interventions in a community or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of moving and handling techniques, assistive equipment, and home adaptations.

Salary (Rate): 32

City: Sunderland

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other