Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Physical Disabilities
Location: Newcastle
Pay Rate: £30 per hour
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its client’s dedicated team in Newcastle, supporting adults with physical disabilities. This is a varied and rewarding role focused on promoting independence through tailored assessments, equipment provision, and environmental adaptations. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping individuals live more safely and independently within their homes and communities.
What will your responsibilities be?
1. Carry out comprehensive assessments, including complex cases
2. Manage a full caseload independently
3. Advise health, social care, and voluntary sector professionals
4. Recommend and instruct on safe use of equipment
5. Liaise with contractors and agencies for major adaptations
6. Advise on re-housing where adaptations are unsuitable
7. Maintain accurate records on Carefirst and compile reports
8. Supervise OT students and contribute to in-house training
9. Stay up to date with legislation and best practice
10. Promote equality and contribute to service quality initiatives
Qualifications & Experience:
11. HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
12. Experience working with adults with physical disabilities
13. Strong understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Care Act, Mental Capacity Act)
14. Excellent communication and assessment skills
15. Commitment to CPD and service improvement
Know someone who’d be a great fit for this role?
We offer a referral bonus for successful placements – get in touch to learn more!
Why Liquid Personnel?
16. Free DBS and compliance service
17. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
18. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
19. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
20. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
21. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
22. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
23. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *