Occupational Therapist

Your new company
Sandwell Council are looking for highly motivated Occupational Therapists (OT) to help deliver their therapy service. Sandwell are focused on maximising independence, within a fast-paced and dynamic team to support the residents of Sandwell. It is an exciting and creative time in the OT service as they are developing new ways of working to meet the challenges as we move forward in delivering our therapy service.

Your new role
You will have the opportunity to work with those with complex physical disabilities and develop your clinical skills. Also, having knowledge specific to aids and adaptations within a community setting as well as being part of our duty system alongside colleagues in community social work and reablement to provide a streamlined customer journey. You will have the ability to undertake innovative assessments, plan and deliver services and review outcomes with service users, carers and their personal support networks. Ensuring you address adversity and social exclusion, promoting service users' independence and autonomy. You are passionate about the care and support you provide, ensuring that it is personalised and, where possible, gives users' control of their lives, focusing on a strength-based approach. You will work autonomously, managing your own caseload with guidance from senior OT's and a supportive management team. The service operates standard hours as follows; 9am till 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am till 5pm on Fridays.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be a qualified OT registered with the HCPC on commencement of the position. You must have a BSC or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.

What you'll get in return
Working with Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive:

Lifelong career partner with over 16 years of recruitment expertise
Specialist in Adult Social Work Recruitment
Recruitment partner for Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Coventry Councils
Exclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacancies
Helping you upskill through our My Learning platform, network forums and resources
Transparency on timesheet/payroll platform - Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd
Support for CV writing and interview skills
*£250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker, who we then place.
You will be offered a competitive salary, but this is dependent on experience with scope for negotiation.What you need to do now

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