Occupational Therapist – Social Care Qualified

Occupational Therapist – Social Care Qualified
Location: Walthamstow
Employment Type: Temporary (12 weeks)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Start Date: 10 March 2025
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Pay Rate:

• PAYE: £18 per hour
• Umbrella: £25 per hour

About the Role

The client based locally to Waltham Forest is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team on a temporary basis to cover short-term sickness leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to our dynamic and supportive team, providing essential care and support to adults in a community setting.

Please note: Only candidates with Moving and Handling experience and community-based adult care experience will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake highly complex casework within a statutory adult setting.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop support plans based on a strength-based approach.
• Work closely with service users, families, and carers to deliver culturally sensitive and responsive care.
• Make evidence-based decisions, ensuring timely interventions and effective care planning.
• Systematically monitor, review, and adapt support plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Provide expert guidance on moving and handling practices.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care services.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with statutory requirements.

Essential Requirements:

• Significant post-qualification experience in an Occupational Therapy setting.
• Experience working in a community-based adult care setting.
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessing and managing complex risks.
• Ability to work with a strength-based approach to care planning.
• Strong understanding of intervention methods and their effectiveness.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and IT skills.
• Budgetary awareness and ability to work within allocated resources.
• HCPC Registration is mandatory.

Required Documents at Candidate Submission:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Confidentiality Agreement.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• 5 years of references/work history.
• HCPC Registration.

Interview Process:

• Target interview date: 27 February 2025 (Online).
• Interviews will be 40 minutes long and conducted online or via telephone.
• Interviews will take place on 6th or 7th March 2025.

If you have the relevant experience and skills, we encourage you to apply and become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care.