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Community Occupational Therapist

Community Occupational Therapist

Ackerman Pierce

Posted 8 days ago, valid for 20 days

Dereham, Norfolk NR20 3PG, England

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

Norfolk is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team on a full-time basis.
The position offers a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum and requires previous experience in community occupational therapy.
The initial contract duration is 3 to 6 months, with the possibility of extension, and includes the opportunity to work from home.
Key responsibilities include assessing service users' needs, providing expert advice on home modifications, and ensuring the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals.
Candidates must have HCPC registration, enhanced DBS/CRB clearance, and eligibility to work in the UK.

Norfolk are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Community Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.

Main Duties for the Community Occupational Therapist includes;

Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment
Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications
Adaptations, moving and handling assessments and reducing or minimising the need for care packages.
An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of \n the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people.

To Be Successful;

Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community
Manual handling experience
Major adaptation experience
HCPC Registration
Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
Eligibility to work in the UK
Occupational Therapist Qualification

Benefits of Working at Nolfolk County Council

Norfolk offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also free onsite parking is offered to all staff.

Why Join Our Agency?

With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week

To discuss this Community Occupational Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Gavin Wright or email us your updated CV today!

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