Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for a Locum Occupational Therapist for our client's to join West Sussex County Council's Lifelong Services Occupational Therapy Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work with children and adults who acquired their disability and care needs before the age of 25.
The team provides specialist OT assessments, advice and interventions to help individuals maximise their independence, access appropriate equipment and adaptations, and remain safe within their homes.
The service operates countywide, with geographical working arrangements based on the office location wherever possible.
Role Details:
- Position: Locum Occupational Therapist
- Rate: £35-£37 per hour (Dependent on Experience)
- Grade: 10
- Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex
- Department: Lifelong Services Occupational Therapy Team
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
- Working arrangements: Hybrid, with at least one day per week in the office.
- Office base: Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, BN17 5LF
- DBS: Enhanced
- Travel: Countywide visits across West Sussex.
- Home visits and virtual assessments where appropriate.
- Geographical allocation based on office location where possible.
What will your responsibilities be?
- Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments through home visits and virtual appointments where appropriate.
- Assess individuals' functional abilities, disability-related needs and ability to manage safely within their home environment.
- Identify appropriate equipment and aids to independence.
- Provide specialist advice and recommendations for major and minor housing adaptations.
- Support housing adaptation applications and recommendations through the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) process.
- Assess housing requirements and identify suitable solutions to improve accessibility and independence.
- Undertake moving and handling assessments and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Provide advice, guidance and support to individuals, families and carers.
- Signpost individuals to relevant services and additional support where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with health, social care and other relevant professionals.
- Maintain accurate assessment records, recommendations and case documentation.
- Contribute to the delivery of a countywide service, working geographically according to office base where possible.
Benefits:
- Competitive rate of £35-£37 per hour.
- Grade 10 position.
- Full-time, 37-hour working week.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Varied and rewarding specialist OT caseload.
- Opportunity to make a real difference to people's independence and quality of life.
Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer.
Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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 by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
Locum Occupational Therapist - Lifelong Services in Littlehampton employer: liquidpersonnel
Liquid Personnel is an excellent employer for Occupational Therapists seeking to make a meaningful impact in the Richmond and Wandsworth area. With a supportive and dynamic team, strong supervision, and ample opportunities for professional development, you will thrive in a culture that prioritises employee growth and wellbeing. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working patterns, and access to exclusive training resources, all while helping adults regain their independence and improve their quality of life.
