Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Bootle
Pay Rate: £36 per hour
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is currently looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our client. This position is to cover maternity leave and requires a dedicated professional who will play a crucial role in minimizing the impact on the children’s Occupational Therapy (OT) service. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing waiting lists and supporting the throughput of Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) referrals. Additionally, the role involves conducting complex moving and handling, as well as safety assessments.
Responsibilities:
1. Conducting assessments and evaluations to determine clients’ needs.
2. Implementing moving and handling techniques to ensure client safety.
3. Managing DFG referrals and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
4. Conducting complex safety assessments.
5. Reducing waiting lists and improving service throughput.
Qualifications:
6. Degree in Occupational Therapy.
7. Valid registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
8. Proven experience in a similar role, particularly in children’s services.
9. Strong knowledge of moving and handling techniques, DFGs, and safety assessments.
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
11. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Why Liquid Personnel?
12. Free DBS and compliance service
13. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
14. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
15. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
16. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
17. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
18. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
19. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *