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Occupational Therapist (Locum)
Location: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: North West Social Services
Rate: £30 per hour (umbrella)
Contract: Locum, Ongoing
About the Role
An experienced Occupational Therapist is required to […]
View JobOccupational Therapist – Adaptations (Locum)
Job Overview
We are recruiting a skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to join Blackburn with Darwen Council, based in Blackburn, within North West Social Services. This locum […]
View JobJob Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Blackburn with Darwen Council – Blackburn
Area: North West Social Services
Salary: £30 (Umbrella)
Job Type: Locum
Contract length: Ongoing
Job details: […]
Social Worker – Children’s Services
Location: Lancashire County Council
Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
Duration: 3 months
Salary: £negotiable
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced and […]
Social Worker – Children’s Services
Location: Lancashire County Council
Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
Duration: 3 months
Salary: £negotiable
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced and […]
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 JobJoin Lancashire County Council’s passionate and experienced social care teams, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services across a diverse county.
Fulfil your statutory responsibilities under key legislation […]
View JobJoin Lancashire County Council’s committed and forward-thinking social care teams, delivering high-quality, person-centred services across the county.
Undertake statutory duties in accordance with legislation such as the Children […]
View JobOccupational Therapist (Locum)
Location: Rochdale Borough Council
Area: North West Social Services
Rate: £30 per hour (umbrella)
Contract: Locum, Ongoing
About the Role
An experienced Occupational Therapist is required to support an Adult Care Review Team on a fast-paced project-based assignment. You will work alongside an Advanced Practitioner and Social Workers, reviewing existing packages of care within Supported Living settings and ensuring a strength-based, incremental approach to care.
Main Responsibilities
- Assess service users with existing care packages in supported living properties.
- Apply a strengths-based, proportionate approach to reviewing care and support.
- Complete occupational therapy assessments and provide advice to promote independence.
- Recommend and provide equipment and minor adaptations as appropriate.
- Undertake moving and handling assessments where required.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of current care and support packages.
- Work collaboratively with community care providers to ensure needs are met.
- Establish effective working relationships with internal teams and external agencies.
- Ensure resources are commissioned and used in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
- Maintain accurate, timely records in line with legislation and council policies.
Skills & Experience Required
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
- Significant experience working within Adult Social Care.
- Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014.
- Experience reviewing and evaluating care and support packages.
- Competence in equipment provision, minor adaptations and moving & handling.
- Ability to work effectively within a local authority setting and multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills.
Working Hours
- Part-time hours considered.
Support will be provided by the Project Lead and Community Occupational Therapy Managers, making this a great opportunity to contribute to a focused adult care review project.
Code U.XMS 000A A8A6 / 1. 029012.B19322