Locum Adults Occupational Therapist

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 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