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SalaryBournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.
Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist includes.
- Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment
- Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications
- Recommending adaptations
- practices in line with relevant Social Care legislation such as 'Care Act' and 'Mental Capacity Act' to promote service users' choice and control in their daily lives
- Ensures service users have meaningful.
- Autonomous and self-determined lives that contribute to the community.
- Supports service users by applying multi -disciplinary working practices across teams and services, and undertake joint assessments where appropriate.
- Includes awareness and knowledge of, and signposting to, local resources that provide further support.
- Full range of community OT duties assessment, issuing equipment, moving & handling , adaptations , duty, risk assessment & mental capacity act work.
- An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people.
To Be Successful.
- Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community.
- Previous experience working with major adaptations.
- Manual handling experience
- HCPC Registration
- Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Occupational Therapist Qualification
Benefits of Working at Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also, free onsite parking is offered to all staff.
Why Join Our Agency?
With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week.
To discuss this Occupational Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Ella Hajittofis or email us your updated CV today!
