Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping people regain independence? Join our Reablement Team and make a meaningful difference every day.
About the Reablement Service Our short-term, therapist-led service helps adults to regain skills, confidence and independence following illness, injury or a change in ability. Youll work with customers, families, Health colleagues and community partners to design creative, goal-focused reablement plans that reduce the need for long-term support.
About the role As an Experienced Occupational Therapist, you will:
Manage a varied and busy caseload, including complex and challenging cases.
Complete strength-based OT assessments and design innovative reablement plans tailored to individual goals.
Carry out complex risk assessments, including moving and handling assessments, and provide clear professional recommendations.
Assess for and recommend minor and major home adaptations in line with the Care Act and housing legislation.
Work closely with customers, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
Provide professional support and supervision to Occupational Therapists, Customer Coordinators and wider team members.
Contribute to service development and promote evidence-informed, high-quality practice.
Ensure all practice aligns with safeguarding responsibilities and council policies.
About you You will be a proactive, confident practitioner who can work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team.
Essential criteria include:
Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy (diploma or degree).
Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.
Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience, including work with adults.
Strong knowledge of Health, Housing and Social Care legislation.
Significant experience delivering adaptations, moving and handling assessments and reablement interventions.
Ability to prioritise, problem-solve and manage complex situations.
Excellent communication, report-writing and interpersonal skills.
Ability to supervise and support staff effectively.
Desirable criteria include:
Experience in a social care, reablement or intermediate care setting.
Experience supervising students or staff.
Moving and handling training experience.
Other role requirements Ability to travel regularly to customers homes and other locations.
Occasional out-of-hours work (less than 10% of contracted hours).
Enhanced DBS check required.
Some roles may require a valid driving licence depending on classification.
Why join us? A supportive multidisciplinary environment
Opportunities for professional development and supervision
A role where you can genuinely transform peoples independence and quality of life
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