Community Occupational Therapist

Summary: Wolverhampton City Council 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, providing expert advice on equipment and home modifications, and ensuring the dignity and respect of vulnerable individuals. The position is initially for 3-6 months with potential for extension and includes opportunities for further training.

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 awareness of safeguarding vulnerable people and maintaining dignity and respect in interactions.

Key Skills:

• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist in the community.
• Manual handling experience.
• Experience with major adaptations.
• HCPC Registration.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (can be obtained by the employer).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Occupational Therapist Qualification.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Wolverhampton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other