Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (Adult Social Care)

Independent Living Service

Full Time Locum Contract

£35p/h

Located in Bolton

Our Local Authority Client are recruiting an Occupational Therapist to support their Independent Living Service in Bolton.

You'll provide specialist input into meeting the needs of people with disabilities with a view to promoting their independence by offering advice/techniques, equipment, adaptations and formal support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake relevant assessments for people presenting with a disability/frailty.
• Assess needs and options to recommend a course of action and offer advice, techniques, equipment, adaptations and formal support where appropriate.
• Act as a key worker in the supervision and management of major complex adaptations schemes, liaising with housing services as necessary.
• Train staff and informal carers on the use of non-complex equipment as necessary to ensure safe procedures and care.
• Maintain appropriate, adequate records of assessment including risk and other service user contact.

Requirements:

• HCPC registration and relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to assess individuals' needs and formulate care plans making recommendations regarding appropriate techniques, equipment, adaptations.

If you are interested in any of these roles, please contact Kaylah on or and put through your application .

*Referral Scheme*

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer up to £350 in vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact the office at Spencer Clarke Group on .

Kaylah is a specialist recruiter in Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy, working in partnership with several public and private sector clients nationwide, so if this one isnt't for you, please still get in touch so that we can discuss more suitable roles!

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