Social Services Occupational Therapist - Equipment and Adaptations Team

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Job Title:
Social Services Occupational Therapist - Equipment and Adaptations Team

Specialism:
Occupational Therapy

Location:
Stockton-on-Tees, UK

Salary:
£26.79 Hourly

Type:
3-month Contract, Full Time

Join our dynamic and motivated team in Stockton-on-Tees as a Social Services Occupational Therapist within the Equipment and Adaptations Team for a rewarding 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension. As an experienced Occupational Therapist working in Social Care Settings, you will earn £26.79 hourly and work full-time hours from Monday to Friday. This is your chance to collaborate with a diverse range of clients, helping them lead more independent lives through tailored solutions.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability of a full-time role while making a significant impact on people's lives.
• Flexible Working Options: Use your home as an office between community visits, finding a perfect balance between professional and personal life.
• Career Development: As a locum, you can gain extensive experience across different settings, enhancing your skills and career prospects.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect and collaborate with professionals across the health and social care sector, expanding your professional network.
• Competitive Pay: With an excellent hourly rate, your expertise will be well rewarded.

What you will do

• Manage a busy caseload of individuals with a wide range of disabilities, carrying out assessments and providing recommendations for equipment and adaptations.
• Perform moving and handling risk assessments, implementing single-handed care approaches as necessary.
• Conduct posture assessments and recommend appropriate seating options to enhance comfort and functionality for clients.
• Handle complex Disabled Facilities Grant work, contributing to housing recommendations and implementing solutions.
• Assess eligibility for Blue Badges and manage the prescription and provision of necessary equipment and home adaptations.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining a case manager role to effectively manage tasks and caseloads.
• Utilize Liquid Logic care records system and ELMS equipment portal to track client progress and resources.

We are seeking candidates who have their own transport for visiting different community settings. Familiarity with Liquid Logic and ELMS systems is desirable to facilitate seamless service delivery. Your role will blend autonomous working with vital team collaboration, incorporating positive risk-taking and proportionality in decision-making.

Stockton-on-Tees offers a fantastic lifestyle, combining urban buzz with serene nature. With vibrant cultural scenes, green spaces, and welcoming communities, it’s an excellent place to work and explore. Come be a part of a community that's as spirited and lively as you are!

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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Apply now to join Social Services Occupational Therapist - Equipment and Adaptations Team in Stockton-on-Tees, UK and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.