Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Cheshire East
Location: Cheshire East
Pay Rate: £28 per hour
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist on behalf of its client based in Cheshire East, to support adults with illnesses and disabilities through expert assessments, equipment provision, and housing adaptations. This is a varied and rewarding role with a strong focus on collaborative working and delivering positive outcomes for service users.
What will your responsibilities be?
1. Assess the needs of ill and disabled service users for equipment and adaptations, considering diagnosis and prognosis.
2. Provide appropriate advice and information to service users and carers.
3. Carry out assessments for individuals returning from hospital or care settings, arranging equipment to support safe discharge.
4. Liaise with architects and service users to review and approve adaptation plans.
5. Work with external agencies (Housing, NHS, charities, voluntary organisations) to secure funding and coordinate support.
6. Negotiate with service users and agencies to ensure adaptations are appropriate and cost-effective.
7. Ensure completed adaptations meet assessed needs and provide additional equipment where necessary.
8. Stay updated on developments in OT equipment and arrange home visits with suppliers when needed.
9. Maintain specialist knowledge in moving and handling techniques and supervise care staff accordingly.
10. Assess for rehabilitation potential and refer to appropriate services.
11. Maintain CPD and professional portfolio to meet HCPC registration requirements.
Qualifications & Experience:
12. HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
13. Experience in equipment provision and major adaptations
14. Strong understanding of OT legislation and best practice
15. Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills
Why Liquid Personnel?
16. Free DBS and compliance service
17. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
18. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
19. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
20. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
21. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
22. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
23. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *