Norfolk Council are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.The Community Review Team provide a reviewing service for older people and adults with physical disabilities who are currently in receipt of care and support services.
Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist includes.
*Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment
*Completing OT assessments for people discharged to short term beds from the acute hospital, to facilitate a timely return home.
*Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications
*Recommending adaptations
*The Review Occupational Therapist is expected to work autonomously and in liaison with Social Work colleagues to utilise their functional, moving and handling skills and knowledge of equipment to positively influence the care and support needs of our residents.
*Provide both simple and complex equipment and adaptations, reviewing their effectiveness.
*Moving and handling assessments.
*An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people.
To Be Successful.
*Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community.
*Previous experience working with major adaptations.
*Manual handling experience
*HCPC Registration
*Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
*Eligibility to work in the UK
*Occupational Therapist Qualification
Benefits of Working with Norfolk Council.
Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also, free onsite parking is offered to all staff.
Why Join Our Agency?
With over 10 years’ experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week.
To discuss this Occupational Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Ella Hajittofis or email us your updated CV today!