Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Adult First Contact Service

Full time locum contract

Hybrid working - 3 days on site in Sutton

£30p/h (potentially negotiable depending on experience)

Immediate start

Our Local Authority Client are recruiting an Occupational Therapist to support their Adult First Contact Service in Sutton, on a locum basis initially.

You'll be responsible for triaging referrals to the OT Service / urgent visits including moving and handling cases & priority DFG referrals.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments to address immediate needs and reduce risks within a 2-week time frame.
• Provide equipment, recommend adaptations, and collaborate with caregivers for moving and handling risk assessments.
• Screen and prioritise occupational therapy referrals from residents, community partners, and health colleagues.
• Supervise and guide Enabling Independence Officers acting as trusted assessors.
• Facilitate resident access to appropriate support to enhance quality of life and well-being.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration.
• Experience within a Social Care setting or D2A/Rapid Response experience at Band 6 level or above.

If you are interested in any of these roles, please contact Kaylah on or 01772954200 and put through your application .

*Referral Scheme*

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer up to £500 in vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact the office at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200.

Kaylah is a specialist recruiter in Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy, working in partnership with several public and private sector clients nationwide, so if this one isn't for you, please still get in touch so that we can discuss more suitable roles!

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