Occupational Therapist
Salary: £35 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Bolton
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Adult Social Care – Discharge to Assess at Home (DTAH) & Independent Living Service (ILS)
A Council in Bolton is seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join their Independent Living Service team. This is a key role supporting residents to remain independent at home through assessment, rehabilitation, and partnership working across health and social care services.
Main Duties:
1. Provide clinical expertise and occupational therapy assessment within the Discharge to Assess at Home (DTAH) and Independent Living Service (ILS) pathways
2. Support individuals to regain independence following hospital discharge through functional assessments and reablement interventions
3. Work collaboratively with Physiotherapists, Community Officers, hospitals, Bolton at Home, and other partner organisations
4. Assess functional ability and recommend appropriate interventions, equipment, or adaptations to support independent living
5. Contribute to telecare and sensory service pathways where required
6. Manage and prioritise a complex caseload of community-based assessments and interventions
7. Support service development and promote integrated working across health and social care services
8. Provide advice, guidance, and support to colleagues within the multidisciplinary team
Requirements:
9. Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
10. HCPC Registration
11. Substantial post-qualification experience in community or rehabilitation settings
12. Experience working with hospital discharge pathways or intermediate care services
13. Strong knowledge of functional assessment, equipment provision, and promoting independence
14. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
15. Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical decision-making skills
16. Ability to travel and work flexibly when required
Why Join Our Agency?
With over 10 years of experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce offers a personalised and supportive service. You will have a dedicated consultant, fast registration, DBS support, and guaranteed weekly payments.