Occupational Therapist

4 days ago

Dorchester, United Kingdom Ackerman Pierce Full time

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team in Dorset. The client offers a full time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in yourportfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.

**Main Duties for the 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
- Major adaptation experience
- HCPC Registration
- Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Occupational Therapist Qualification

**Benefits of Working at Dorset Council**

Dorset 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 all staff.

**Why Join Our Agency?

  • Adults Occupational Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    Dorchester, United Kingdom Connect2Dorset Full time

    Job Title: Adults Occupational Therapist Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour (umbrella) Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our...

  • Adults Occupational Therapist

    6 days ago

    Dorchester, United Kingdom Connect2Dorset Full time

    Job Title: Adults Occupational Therapist Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour (umbrella) Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our...

  • Occupational Therapist – Home First

    3 days ago

    Dorchester, United Kingdom Liquid Personnel Full time

    Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Home FirstLocation: Dorchester (Hybrid)Pay Rate: £35 per hourJob Description: Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for its client’s Home First Team (Adult Social Care), based in Dorchester.Our client’s Home First Occupational Therapy Team is expanding to meet the growing demand for hospital...

  • Occupational Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time £30,000 - £45,000 per year

    This is an exciting time to join our recently established Birth to Settled Adulthood Service, working with young people and their families with disabilities from birth to adulthood. The service is made up of several teams including social care, early help, short breaks, young carers and paediatric occupational therapy.    This is a unique opportunity to...

  • Adults Occupational Therapist

    4 days ago

    Dorchester, United Kingdom Connect2Dorset Full time

    Job Title: Adults Occupational Therapist Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour (umbrella) Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on...

  • Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    Dorchester, United Kingdom Ackerman Pierce Ltd Full time

    Occupational Therapist  Adult Social Care Redbridge Council Pay Rate: Up to £39 UMB Contract: Full-time | Initial 3–6 months with potential for extension Redbridge Council is looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a well structured team.This team supports the recently implemented Discharge to Assess model. The client offers...

  • Occupational Therapist Home First

    1 week ago

    Dorchester, United Kingdom Liquid Personnel Full time

    Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Home FirstLocation: Dorchester (Hybrid)Pay Rate: 35 per hourJob Description:Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for its clients Home First Team (Adult Social Care) based in Dorchester.Our clients Home First Occupational Therapy Team is expanding to meet the growing demand for hospital discharge support...

  • Adults Occupational Therapist

    1 week ago

    Dorchester, United Kingdom Medico Partners Ltd Full time

    Location: Dorchester DorsetContract Type: Temporary Full-Time (37 hours per week)Pay Rate: Up to 35.00 per hour (Umbrella)Working Style: Hybrid (Office-based at County Hall Dorchester with remote working options)TasksFull-time Occupational Therapist needed for expanding Home First OT TeamSupport with hospital discharges reablement and active recoveryWork...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    2 days ago

    Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    A We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our supportive team with in our acute mental health inpatient unit based at Forston Clinic, Dorchester. As the Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will be responsible for providing specialist Occupational Therapy intervention within our adult ward under the guidance of our multi -...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    15 hours ago

    Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in our acute mental health inpatient unit at Forston Clinic in Dorchester, Dorset. We are looking for someone with an understanding of mental health and Occupational Therapy. The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist Occupational Therapy intervention within our...