Occupational Therapist - Social Services

Location Merton
Job type Contract
Salary £32 per hour
Reference 169166

Sanctuary Personnel, a leading recruitment company within the private and public sector has a locum role for an Occupational Therapist to work full-time based in Merton, within Social Services.

The pay rate for this locum Occupational Therapist job is £32 per hour (Assignment rate) and is a 3-month ongoing contract.

Main Duties:

  • Manage a complex caseload  setting clear service objectives and determining the appropriate level and duration of OT intervention. Maintain appropriate records and statistics as specified by the team manager.
  • Assess the functional abilities and needs of users of all ages who have physical impairment; identify, plan and implement OT intervention adhering to policies, procedures and legislation.
  • Adopt a multi-disciplinary approach liaising with social and health care professionals and agencies to assist with & clarify clients’ needs.
  • Assess the needs of carers and offer guidance and support strategies to enable them to maintain their caring role.
  • Implement reablement/training on alternative techniques for coping strategies for everyday activities.
  • Adhere to the different ordering processes set out for the provision of complex and simple aids to daily living.
  • Liaise with specialist manufacturers or suppliers for demonstrations/assessment of non- standard stock equipment, giving consideration to the financial constraints.
  • Undertake moving & handling assessments, write comprehensive moving & handling care plans and ensure safe practice. Instruct users and/or carers as appropriate.
  • Provide specialist assessments and reports for re-housing,sheltered and extra care facilities. Liaise with the Housing Department to ensure suitable accommodation is located.

Requirements of the Occupational Therapist:

  • Degree or equivalent within Occupational Therapy.
  • HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist.
  • At least two years of post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • Daily payroll
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available with other agencies
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive occupational therapy knowledge
  • Refer a Friend bonus - get £250 for each candidate you refer who we successfully place
  • Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
  • Clinical governance support
  • In house payroll system
  • Revalidation
  • Industry leading shift booking system
  • Nationwide coverage including the Channel Islands

Contact:

This Social Services Occupational Therapist job is advertised by Sebastian Dunbar; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.

Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best-placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.