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Senior Occupational Therapist
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Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Occupational Therapist to support its Single-Handed Care Review Project. This locum position plays a key role in […]
Occupational Therapist
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Social Care Team in the West Midlands. This locum position involves working with adults to […]
Best Interest Assessor
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Telford and Wrekin Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Best Interest Assessor (BIA) to support a short-term project within the Adult Social Care team. This role involves transferring […]
Job Title: Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (Part time)
Location: Blackburn with Darwen Council, North West Social Services
Salary: Up to £41/hour
Contract Type: Locum, Ongoing
Hours: 3 days per week (flexible)
Role […]
View JobJob Title: Blue Badge Assessor – Band 6 (2 roles)
Location: Manchester City Council, North West Social Services
Salary: £32/hour
Contract Type: Locum, Ongoing
Role Overview:
Occupational Therapist / Senior Assessment Officer to […]
Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Band 6
Location: Lewisham Council, 32 Rushey Green, Catford, South East London Social Services
Salary: £negotiable
Contract Type: Locum, Ongoing
Role Overview:
Social care-qualified OT to […]
Band 6 Hand Therapist required at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Central London NHS.
Locum role to start ASAP for 12 weeks, subject to completion of EPIC training.
Responsible for autonomous […]
View JobJob Title: Reablement Social Care Assistants (2 roles) – Band 6
Location: London Borough of Bexley Council
Area: South East London Social Services
Salary: Negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing
2x Reablement Social […]
View JobSenior Occupational Therapist
Job Overview
Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Occupational Therapist to support its Single-Handed Care Review Project. This locum position plays a key role in improving client wellbeing and independence through effective reassessment of existing care packages and the implementation of assistive equipment solutions.
You’ll be responsible for carrying out detailed single-handed care assessments, identifying opportunities to reduce double-handed care, and recommending interventions that promote autonomy, efficiency, and safety for both clients and carers.
Key Responsibilities
– Undertake single-handed care reviews to evaluate and adjust existing care packages in line with Care Act (2014) principles.
– Conduct around 10 single-handed assessments per week, identifying suitable equipment or adaptations to reduce carer reliance.
– Recommend and order assistive equipment to support independence and safe mobility at home.
– Collaborate closely with colleagues in the Adult Social Care team to update support plans and ensure joined-up, person-centred service delivery.
– Promote best practice in moving and handling, applying specialist knowledge and training.
– Contribute to the success of the Single-Handed Care Review Project by enhancing outcomes for service users and supporting sustainable care delivery.
– Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring compliance with council policies and professional standards.
About You
You’ll be a confident and autonomous Occupational Therapist with extensive post-qualification experience and a solid background in single-handed care practice. You’ll be able to work efficiently and analytically, balancing professional judgement with empathy to deliver solutions that make a tangible difference to service users’ lives.
Requirements
– Degree in Occupa
Code: U. RQ1611235. 023009. B18270