Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist
Location: West Midlands
Pay rate:  £42.80  per hour
 
We are looking for experienced and passionate Supervising Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated  Assessment in West Midlands. Are you interested in in joining a highly professional team committed to continuous service improvement, that is results driven and quality focused?

The team aims to provide appropriate equipment and adaptations so that people can enhance independence, prevent falls and hospital admissions and reduce reliance on care services.  The aim is to offer a comprehensive, co-ordinated and streamlined service to our customers. This covers children, adults and moving and handling. You will be responsible for supervising Occupational Therapists, allocation and prioritising work. Your will Mentor the team and quality assure work,
 
The ideal candidate will have:  

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy two years post-registration experience and current registration;
• Ability to produce clear and concise written reports;
• Ability to demonstrate strong team working skills including working in a multi-disciplinary team and liaison with relevant bodies;
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to disability;
• Experience in at least one of the following areas - provision of major adaptations or moving and handling or paediatric equipment/children with complex needs;
• Extensive experience of visiting disabled and/or older people in their home;
• A good understanding of the aims of the service in relation to meeting the needs of older and disabled people living in Manchester;
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals ;
• A full driving licence and access to a car (for which essential car user is payable).

This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-

• A dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

 
This role is ideally located for those travelling from Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth,  Coventry,  Newcastle-under-lyme, Burton-upon-Trent, Wolverhampton, Lichfeild, Solihull, SuttonColdfield, Dudley, WestBromwich, Walsall, Stafford Leicester, Nottingham

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including Occupational Therapist,  IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, Children Looked After, Children’s Social Work,  FOSTERING – KINSHIP RECRUITMENT, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.