Occupational Therapist Adult Social Care
Salary: £28 - £30 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Rutland
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Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care
A local authority located in Rutland is looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join an integrated community health and adult social care service.
This role is ideal for an Occupational Therapist with strong experience in major adaptations, specialist equipment, and complex assessments, who is confident working autonomously while contributing to a supportive MDT environment.
Main Duties:
1. Undertake holistic, person-centred Occupational Therapy assessments for adults with a range of health conditions
2. Assess for and make recommendations for major adaptations and complex equipment, including preparing sketches, reading plans, and producing detailed specifications
3. Complete manual handling assessments and provide safe moving and handling solutions
4. Manage and progress complex cases, including planning, prioritising, and reviewing interventions
5. Recommend and review simple and complex equipment, ensuring effectiveness and safe use
6. Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, including participation in duty work
7. Undertake support planning and reviews for service users and carers
8. Ensure practice aligns with relevant legislation, policies, and safe working guidelines
Requirements:
9. Professional Occupational Therapy qualification recognised by the HCPC
10. HCPC Registration
11. Excellent knowledge and experience in specialist equipment, major adaptations, and manual handling
12. Experience undertaking complex, holistic OT assessments in adult social care
13. Understanding of the legal social care framework and housing legislation
14. Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage, prioritise, and progress a complex caseload
15. Experience working within a multi-disciplinary setting
16. Eligibility to work in the UK
17. Enhanced DBS/CRB (assistance available)
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