Occupational Therapist
Salary: £30 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Leeds
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Contract: Locum | Full-time
A council in Leeds is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Recovery Hubs service, working as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting adults to regain independence and return safely to their own homes.
The Recovery Hubs consist of Occupational Therapists working alongside Physiotherapists, Nurses, and support staff to deliver a rehabilitation-focused, 24-hour therapeutic approach aimed at promoting independence and positive outcomes for service users.
Main Duties:
1. Complete holistic Occupational Therapy assessments for adults with a range of needs within a reablement/rehabilitation setting
2. Develop and implement goal-led, strength-based outcome plans to support independence and recovery
3. Work closely with support workers and wider MDT colleagues to ensure coordinated delivery of interventions and progress reviews
4. Lead on discharge planning for service users returning to their own homes
5. Apply moving and handling expertise, including risk assessment and identification of safe, person-centred solutions
6. Promote single-handed care principles and reduced dependency where appropriate
7. Contribute to a 24-hour therapeutic, rehabilitation-focused model of care within the Recovery Hubs
8. Ensure all interventions are delivered in line with council policies, statutory requirements, and professional standards
Requirements:
9. HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
10. Experience within community, reablement, or rehabilitation settings
11. Strong assessment skills with a strengths-based, person-centred approach
12. Confident in moving and handling risk assessment and intervention planning
13. Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
14. Ability to manage complex caseloads and support timely discharge planning
Why Join Our Agency?
With over 10 years’ experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce provides a dedicated and supportive service throughout your placement. Each candidate is assigned a consultant for full support from registration through to completion of assignment. We offer a fast and efficient onboarding process, DBS assistance, and weekly pay.