Occupational Therapist – Physical Disabilities

Newcastle - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Physical Disabilities
Location: Newcastle
Pay Rate: 30 per hour

Job Description:

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its clients dedicated team in Newcastle supporting adults with physical disabilities. This is a varied and rewarding role focused on promoting independence through tailored assessments equipment provision and environmental adaptations. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping individuals live more safely and independently within their homes and communities.

What will your responsibilities be

Carry out comprehensive assessments including complex cases
Manage a full caseload independently
Advise health social care and voluntary sector professionals
Recommend and instruct on safe use of equipment
Liaise with contractors and agencies for major adaptations
Advise on re-housing where adaptations are unsuitable
Maintain accurate records on Carefirst and compile reports
Supervise OT students and contribute to in-house training
Stay up to date with legislation and best practice
Promote equality and contribute to service quality initiatives

Qualifications & Experience:

HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
Experience working with adults with physical disabilities
Strong understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Care Act Mental Capacity Act)
Excellent communication and assessment skills
Commitment to CPD and service improvement

Know someone whod be a great fit for this role
We offer a referral bonus for successful placements get in touch to learn more!

Why Liquid Personnel

Free DBS and compliance service
Twice weekly payroll and Faster Pay service getting you paid more quickly
Access to exclusive roles that arent available from other agencies
Free access to Liquids exclusive social work training and CPD portal
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
Refer a Friend bonus get 500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
Find your own job bonus get 250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist Physical DisabilitiesLocation: NewcastlePay Rate: 30 per hourJob Description:Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its clients dedicated team in Newcastle supporting adults with physical disabilities. This is a varied and rewa...