Occupational Therapist – Optimising Care Team
Job Title:
Occupational Therapist – Optimising Care Team
Specialism:
Occupational Therapy
Salary:
Up to £38.00 per hour
Locum Job Description: Occupational Therapist – Optimising Care Team within Occupational Therapy in Reading, Berkshire UK earning up to £38.00 per hour hourly. This exciting six-month full-time opportunity offers the chance to make a real difference in adults’ lives within the community, using your expertise to optimise their care. As a valued member of the Optimising Care Team, you will work Monday to Friday, approximately 09:00-17:00, engaging with clients through home visits and in-person meetings.
Perks and benefits:
- Full-time: Enjoy the stability and routine that comes with full-time employment.
- Flexibility of Locum Work: Gain the flexibility to adjust your work around personal commitments and enjoy a variety of work settings.
- Competitive Hourly Rate: With an attractive pay rate of up to £38 per hour, your expertise is well-rewarded.
- Professional Growth: Working in this dynamic environment will enhance your skills and experience, boosting your professional development.
What you will do:
- Undertake complex Occupational Therapy assessments within Adult Services.
- Complete complex Moving and Handling assessments, enhancing the safety and wellbeing of your clients.
- Provide specialist single-handed care assessments and recommendations, ensuring tailored solutions are in place.
- Develop strength-based solutions to maximise independence for clients.
- Review and optimise existing care arrangements to ensure efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Support the reduction of reliance on formal care packages where appropriate, promoting independence and empowerment.
- Provide expert clinical advice regarding Moving and Handling, influencing better practices.
- Complete home visits and functional assessments to address clients’ unique needs.
- Work collaboratively with care providers and multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care delivery.
- Contribute to service development and care optimisation initiatives, shaping future services.
Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Significant Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy experience.
- Extensive Moving and Handling experience.
- Extensive experience delivering and implementing single-handed care approaches.
- Up-to-date Moving and Handling training.
- Experience undertaking complex assessments.
- Ability to provide specialist clinical advice.
- Strong report-writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload.
- Experience within Optimising Care services.
- Experience reducing care package reliance through rehabilitation and enablement approaches.
- Local Authority experience.
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Occupational Therapist - Optimising Care Team - Reading - Sanctuary Personal employer: . Sanctuary Personnel Limited
Join the London Borough of Hackney as a Social Worker in the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and experience an exceptional work environment that prioritises flexibility, professional growth, and community impact. With a vibrant culture and a commitment to safeguarding children and families, you'll enjoy a supportive atmosphere that encourages collaboration and innovation while benefiting from tailored training programs and a perfect work-life balance. Embrace the dynamic lifestyle of Hackney, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
Contact Details:
. Sanctuary Personnel Limited Recruitment Team
