Summary: The Community Occupational Therapist role in Walsall involves joining a dynamic team to assess service users with complex needs, providing expert advice on home modifications and equipment. The position offers a full-time contract with the flexibility to work from home and includes opportunities for further training. The initial contract is for 3 to 6 months, with the potential for extension. Candidates must 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.
• Ensuring safeguarding of vulnerable people and maintaining dignity and respect in interactions.

Key Skills:

• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist in the community.
• Manual handling experience.
• Major adaptation experience.
• HCPC Registration.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB eligibility.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Occupational Therapist Qualification.

Salary (Rate): £38

City: Walsall

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other