Social Services Occupational Therapist - Equipment & Adaptations Team
Posted 2 days 13 hours ago by Sanctuary Personnel
Job Title:
Social Services Occupational Therapist - Equipment & Adaptations Team
Specialism:
Occupational Therapy
Location:
Wirral, UK
Salary:
£40.00 per hour
Type:
Ongoing Full Time and Part Time
Are you ready for a thrilling new role in occupational therapy? The Equipment and Adaptations Team is seeking an innovative and skilled Occupational Therapist in Wirral! Whether you prefer full-time or part-time, we offer flexible job opportunities to suit your lifestyle. Dive into this ongoing, rewarding position, where each visit might just change a life. With an hourly wage of £40, your expertise is highly valued.
Perks and benefits:
- Full Time and Part Time Options: Enjoy the flexibility to balance work with your personal commitments while making a real difference.
- Competitive Hourly Pay: We recognise and reward your contributions with an attractive hourly rate.
- Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside like-minded professionals who are as committed to improving lives as you are.
- Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training to hone your skills and further your career.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options allow you to enjoy everything the beautiful Wirral peninsula has to offer outside of your work hours.
What you will do:
- Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments within service users' homes to identify functional needs, potential risks, and opportunities to enhance independence.
- Assess and recommend suitable daily living equipment, moving and handling solutions, and assistive technology customised to individual needs.
- Complete assessments for both minor and major home adaptations, including providing recommendations for Disabled Facilities Grants where needed.
- Produce detailed reports, specifications, and professional recommendations to support adaptation works and the provision of equipment.
- Collaborate effectively with Housing Services, surveyors, contractors, social workers, community health professionals, and carers to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
Person Specification:
- Qualifications: Hold a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy that is recognised by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and have current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Continuing Professional Development: Demonstrate evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to community occupational therapy practice.
- Experience: Have experience working within Adult Social Care, Community Occupational Therapy or Integrated Health and Social Care Services.
- Experience assessing complex physical disabilities, neurological conditions, and age-related functional needs.
- Experience recommending specialist equipment and home adaptations.
Join us in Wirral, a location that perfectly combines urban convenience with coastal charm. Whether you are a local or considering relocation, you will find this vibrant community to be a fantastic place to live, work, and play. Do not miss your chance to make a real difference in the community while enjoying all the benefits this area has to offer.