Assistant Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago


Durham, United Kingdom Verovian Healthcare Recruitment Agency Full time

If you are a compassionate Occupational Therapist Assistant looking for an opportunity to contribute significantly to the social welfare of incapacitated patients, by helping them live full and independent lives? we have a proposition for you at our client's practice in Stockton on Tees.

You will be holding a temporary position that will last for 11 weeks starting mid-March till the end of May while working full-time in a community therapy team filled with professionals driven by the zeal to help patients live normal and unhindered lives.

**DUTIES**
- Cover unforeseen staff absence and prevent backlog build-up/increases in service delivery time scale.
- Recommend and explain the use of special equipment and assistive devices to patients and caregivers.
- Overview and monitor patients' rehabilitative progress and plans.
- Research and recommend tasks and activities based on the patient's physical and mental condition.
- Provide support for family members and caregivers, and engage them in patients' care plans.
- Conduct administrative tasks and maintain a secure health environment for patients.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Must have a relevant qualification in occupational therapy assistance or a related field, in health and social care.
- Must have at least 2 years of previous work experience in health and social care.
- Have a permit to work in the UK.
- A good team player with the ability to follow procedures.
- Excellent communication and people skills.

**WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?**

By taking up this role with our client, you will have the opportunity to be part of a supportive team in an inclusive environment, where members build up each other. You can also look forward to a memorable recruitment experience with our Verovian AHP Agency consultants on standby, to attend to your professional needs and help you settle into your role.

Plus, you will have access to a corporate environment filled with potential growth and developmental opportunities.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to hearing from you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 11 weeks

**Salary**: £13.41 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

**Benefits**:

- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus

**Experience**:

- Occupational Therepist Assisitance: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- HCPC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VHRS0602


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