Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Reablement 
Up to £32.37 per hour
Cheshire
21 hours per week, minimum 1 month

We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated team player to join a welcoming, experienced, and proactive Reablement Team in Social Services on a temporary basis.  This is a new role with the opportunity to develop Occupational Therapy within the Reablement Service.    

The team has an emphasis on an integrated approach, working creatively to achieve positive outcomes, ensuring that care is delivered in a dignified and respectful way. As such you will work alongside Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, other Social Care Assessors and Occupational Therapy Assessors to ensure the most appropriate care and support is in place and that the most up to date equipment, technology and techniques are being used.   You will give information, advice and guidance whilst helping to promote wellbeing and independence and preventing, reducing, or delaying the need for services. When necessary, you will ensure that the people using our services move seamlessly through to other teams whilst recording information using the IT systems in place. Therefore the ideal candidate will require skills such as having a professional manner, be a skilled communicator, be organised and have prior good computer literacy. You will receive training on specific IT systems used.

You will require a thirst to learn about the up-to-date available services in the community such as voluntary agencies and charitable services. Support will be given to expand on your community knowledge; some prior knowledge is desirable.

What you need:

• A degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
✅  Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us 
✅  Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!
 
📩 Get in Touch Today!
📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658
 
Take the next step in your social work career with us!