Community Occupational Therapist

Job Opportunity: Community Occupational Therapist 

Location: Telford or Shrewsbury
Contract: Temporary – 12 weeks
Hours: Part-time (22.5 hours per week, flexible – days to be discussed at interview)
Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:00
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: Must be a car driver with access to own vehicle (mileage paid at 40p per mile)
Registration: HCPC Registered

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Community Occupational Therapist to join our Dementia Team on a temporary, part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals living with dementia, providing essential support within a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions within service users’ homes.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), providing specialist consultative knowledge and support.
• Manage a caseload of service users, balancing generic and profession-specific responsibilities, including care coordination.
• Undertake team duty roles, contributing to the smooth operation of the service.
• Liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders, families, carers, and local community services through written and verbal communication.
• Collaborate with other agencies to develop and implement individualised care plans.
• Work autonomously within the multidisciplinary team, with supervision from the Clinical Lead and support from specialist Occupational Therapists.

What We Are Looking For:

• Previous experience in a community setting, with the ability to work with individuals in their own homes.
• Mental health experience (previous experience in dementia services is highly desirable).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with an innovative approach to patient care.
• Ability to work flexibly, adapting to the dynamic needs of the service and its users.
• A passion for making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and their families.

If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist with a background in community and mental health services, we would love to hear from you.