Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care
Location: Swadlincote.
Setting: Local Authority – Community-Based
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: £32/hour
Working Pattern: 37 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description:
Are you passionate about supporting adults in the community to live independently?
If so, Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join the South OT Team in Swadlincote, covering the South Derbyshire area.
This short-term contract offers the opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, person-centred environment within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver strength-based assessments and interventions
2. Support adults with equipment solutions and adaptations
3. Work closely with housing providers and health partners
4. Manage a varied caseload with autonomy and support
5. Contribute to multi-disciplinary approaches across agencies
Requirements:
6. Experience in Occupational Therapy within a Local Authority
7. Knowledge of equipment/adaptation solutions and daily living assessments
8. Understanding of physical, learning disabilities and mental health conditions
9. Strong communication, IT, and time management skills
10. Ability to travel for home visits
11. Familiarity with Mosaic recording system (desirable)
Benefits:
12. Flexible and hybrid working options
13. Mileage allowance
14. Supportive team with regular supervision
15. Positive team culture and experienced leadership
16. Strong partnerships with Health and Housing teams
Why Liquid Personnel?
17. Free DBS and compliance service
18. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
19. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
20. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
21. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
22. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
23. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
24. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *