Community Occupational Therapist - Seaham, United Kingdom - Ackerman Pierce

Ackerman Pierce

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Seaham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Durham is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Community Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team.

The client offers a full time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training inyour portfolio.

The vacancy will be for an initial - 6 months with potential for extension.

Main Duties for the Community Occupational Therapist includes;

Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment
Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications
Adaptations, moving and handling assessments and reducing or minimising the need for care packages.
An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of

the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people.

To Be Successful;

Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community
Manual handling experience
HCPC Registration
Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
Eligibility to work in the UK
Occupational Therapist Qualification

Benefits of Working at Durham Council
Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also free onsite parking is offered to allstaff.

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