Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist
£25.18 per hour
Cheshire
37 hours p/w, min 3 month contract


About the role:
To assess the needs of people within the community who are ill or have a disability and by the provision of specialist equipment or adaptations and appropriate advice, to help them to become more independent and remain at home.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1 To assess the needs of ill and disabled Service Users for the provision of material assistance such as equipment or adaptations and determine the nature and extent of adaptations in relation to diagnosis and prognosis.
2 Provide appropriate information and advice.
3 Provide assessments for Service Users returning from hospital or nursing homes and provide equipment to facilitate discharge.
4 If needed, obtain funding from other agencies such as charities, NHS and other Social Services Teams.
5 Check plans in liaison with architects and Service Users to ensure best outcome and approve plans for further processing.
6 Liaise with other agencies such as Housing, NHS, voluntary organizations, to ensure information dissemination is maximised.
7 Negotiate with Service Users and agencies about the most appropriate way to provide adaptations having regard to budgetary needs.1
8 Check that completed adaptations meet the assessed need and if appropriate provide equipment to enable best use of the adaptations.
9 Assess for equipment provision when this can alleviate the effects of disability. 
10 Keep abreast of developments within the Occupational Therapy equipment field and when appropriate arrange visits to Service User’s homes by company representatives to ensure correct equipment is purchased.
11 Keep abreast of specialist knowledge related to moving and handling techniques and other developments within the Occupational Therapy field to enable the teaching and supervision of care staff.
12 Assess Service Users for potential rehabilitation and refer to the relevant agency.
13 Ensure that Continuing Professional Development is pursued and maintain professional portfolio to meet ongoing Health Professions Council registration needs.


What you need:

• A degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Experience of the physical disability aspects of OT
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us 
✅ Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:
 

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

 
If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!
 
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📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658
 
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