Occupational Therapist - Ackerman Pierce : Job Details

Hull City Council are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Locality Team based in East hull. 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.

Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist includes.

• Locality teams provide long term assessment and intervention for people / support individuals who require longer term adult social care support ensuring individuals goals and actions reflect changes in their life and support them to be independent.
• The Occupational Therapist will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of clients referred to adult social care as follows:
• To manage a case load including people with highly complex multiple needs covering moving and handling, minor and major adaptations, and equipment provision including specialist and bespoke equipment and seating.
• To conduct Occupational Therapy assessments for clients within the integrated teams
• To provide Occupational Therapy interventions and rehabilitation
• To supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
• You will provide technical expert information, advice, and support, sharing knowledge and experience to support the multiprofessional team

To Be Successful.

• Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community.
• Experienced Adult Social Care OT required with minimum of 2 years' experience.
• Community based with provision of equipment to support home working.
• Previous experience working with adaptations.
• Manual handling experience.
• HCPC Registration.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Car driver essential.
• Occupational Therapist Qualification.

Benefits of Working with Hull City 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!