Occupational Therapist Rehabilitation and Recovery Beds ASC
Salary: £23 - £33 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Leeds
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Occupational Therapist – Rehabilitation and Recovery Beds – Leeds
Contract: Full-time | Initial 3–6 months with potential for extension
A local authority in Leeds is looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a supportive and collaborative team working across 3 Rehabilitation and Recovery Beds. The service supports individuals who are unable to return home directly following hospital admission. You will be joining a team of 9 Occupational Therapists, working alongside Physiotherapists, Nurses, and care staff to promote independence and enable safe return home.
Main Duties:
1. Undertake complex Occupational Therapy assessments with a strength-based and personalised approach
2. Carry out reablement assessments and develop outcome-focused care plans
3. Lead on discharge planning for service users returning to their own home
4. Work collaboratively with support staff to ensure progress towards individual goals is reviewed and achieved
5. Complete moving and handling assessments, provide risk assessments, and identify single-handed care solutions
6. Recommend and coordinate specialist equipment and adaptations to support independence
7. Support student education and contribute to development of the service
8. Participate in CPD activities including monthly protected learning time
Requirements:
9. Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
10. HCPC Registration
11. Previous experience working with Adults in a rehabilitation, recovery, or community-based setting
12. Strong assessment and discharge planning skills
13. Manual handling expertise
14. Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can assist)
15. Eligibility to work in the UK
16. Own vehicle and full UK driving licence desirable
Benefits:
17. Half a day CPD allowance each month
18. Supervision and career progression opportunities
19. Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
20. Ongoing training and development
21. Flexible working options
Why Join Our Agency?
With over 10 years of experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce offers personalised service and consistent support. Each candidate is assigned a dedicated consultant to assist throughout their placement. We offer a fast registration process, help with DBS checks, and guaranteed weekly payments.