Occupational Therapist - Community Team

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Community Team
Specialism: AHP - Occupational Therapy
Location: Solihull, UK
Salary: £28.40 per hour

Occupational Therapist within the Community Team in Solihull, earning £28.40 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours and the chance to work within a dynamic community-based service, supporting individuals to maintain independence and improve their quality of life within their own homes. This role is ideal for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about rehabilitation, equipment provision, adaptations, and delivering person-centred care within community settings.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility and professional rewards that locum work provides.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Benefit from the stability and consistency of full-time hours while developing your expertise within a community-focused service.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £28.40 per hour, rewarding your specialist skills and experience.

• Clinical Variety: Gain exposure to a broad range of community-based cases, enhancing your assessment and intervention skills.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing support and career development opportunities to keep your knowledge current and your skills in demand.

• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals committed to delivering high-quality care and positive outcomes.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy that locum work can provide.

• Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference every day by helping individuals remain safe, independent, and confident within their own homes.

What you will do:

• Conduct comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments for individuals living in the community.

• Identify risks and recommend appropriate interventions to support safe and independent living.

• Assess the need for equipment, adaptations, and environmental modifications to improve functional outcomes.

• Provide advice and guidance to service users, carers, and families regarding safe daily living activities.

• Apply knowledge of moving and handling techniques and promote safe single-handed care approaches.

• Complete Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) assessments and provide recommendations for major and minor adaptations.

• Undertake seating assessments to improve comfort, posture, mobility, and independence.

• Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act when undertaking assessments involving