Occupational Therapist - Hull City Council
Salary: £30 - £33 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
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Occupational Therapist - Hull City Council (East Locality HU7) - £33 per hour
Hull City Council is currently recruiting a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the East Locality team. This is a supportive role with a focus on mentoring and guiding OTAs and newly qualified staff, making it ideal for someone confident in both practice and supervision.
The post is based in HU7 4LY, with a requirement for regular office presence. Remote working is not available, though flexibility on working hours can be discussed with the manager.
This vacancy will be for an initial 3-6 months, with a high likelihood of extension.
Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist include:
1. Supporting and mentoring OT Assistants and newly qualified OTs
2. Carrying out community-based functional assessments
3. Recommending equipment and minor/major adaptations
4. Liaising with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely interventions
5. Promoting safety, independence, and dignity in all aspects of care planning
To Be Successful:
6. Previous experience as a community-based Occupational Therapist
7. Comfortable working on-site and supporting junior staff
8. Confident in manual handling and recommending equipment/adaptations
9. HCPC Registration
10. Enhanced DBS (can be arranged by us)
11. Eligible to work in the UK
12. Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
Benefits of Working at Hull City Council:
This is a great opportunity to work in a well-structured and supportive team, with the chance to contribute to staff development and improve local service delivery. The role offers £33 per hour, an excellent rate for the area, and flexible working hours (office-based with up to 1 day from home).
Why Join Our Agency?
With over a decade of social care recruitment expertise, Ackerman Pierce is known for delivering a candidate-first experience. We offer:
✔ A dedicated personal consultant
✔ Weekly payroll
✔ Fast-track registration
✔ Full DBS support
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