Permanent Occupational Therapist ? Adult Social Care
Salary: £36,363 - £40,777 / Year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Hereford
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Working Pattern: Community-based with flexible working options
Local Authority located in Herefordshire is seeking a qualified, HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist to join its Independent Living Service. This role focuses on supporting adults of all ages to maintain independence, wellbeing, and quality of life through strengths-based, person-centred practice within the community.
Main Duties:
1. Complete statutory Occupational Therapy functional, social, and environmental assessments
2. Apply a strengths-based approach to identify risks, barriers, and preventative strategies
3. Support adults in their own homes to engage in meaningful daily activities
4. Recommend and facilitate provision of equipment, minor adaptations, and specialist community resources
5. Undertake moving and handling assessments promoting dignity, safety, and independence
6. Work collaboratively with social workers, health professionals, housing teams, families, and carers
7. Maintain accurate documentation and work in line with safeguarding and local authority procedures
Requirements:
8. Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
9. HCPC Registration
10. Experience working in Adult Social Care or community settings
11. Knowledge of relevant legislation and person-centred practice
12. Strong communication, organisational, and caseload management skills
13. Eligibility to work in the UK
14. Enhanced DBS (assistance available)
Why Join Our Agency?
With over 10 years of experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce offers a personalised and supportive service. Each candidate is assigned a dedicated consultant throughout their placement. We provide a fast registration process, support with DBS checks and more.