Occupational Therapist - Adult Community

Posted 08 January 2019
Salary £28.00 - £30.00 per hour + Depending on experience
LocationEast London
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
Referencehol8756785_1546942701
Contact NameHolly Astrop

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to work within an Adult Community Team for a Local Authority based in East London.

Job Purpose

  • To manage all clinical and professional aspects of complex casework, where appropriate, using evidence-based occupational therapy assessment, intervention, planning and reviewing/evaluation skills
  • To support the team manager / senior staff in order to deliver the key strategic aims of the organisation and to deputise for the Specialist Community OT/Senior Reablement coordinator: OT as required dealing with the day-to-day management and organisation of a specific team
  • Identify people at risk of abuse, harm or neglect (safeguarding) and contribute to ensuring their safety through the application of the Council's Safeguarding Policy and procedures

Qualifications and Experience

  1. Qualification in Occupational Therapy as recognised by the College of Occupational Therapists and current registration to practice as an OT with the Health and Care Professions Council (UK).
  1. Experience of working with people with conditions or disabilities that impact on their physical, psychological, cognitive or psycho social functioning.
  1. Trained in and physically able to undertake approved moving and handling techniques.

If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly