Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist - Review Team

Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist - Review Team

Salary: £30/Hour
Job type:
Day to Day Cover

Location:

Rochdale

A local authority located in Rochdale is looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to support a review team as part of a time‑limited project. The team includes an Advanced Practitioner and Social Workers, and the role offers flexible working hours to suit the candidate.

Contract:

Full‑time or Part‑time | Initial 3–6 months with potential for extension

• Review existing care and support packages for adults living in Supported Living properties
• Apply a strength‑based and incremental approach to assessments
• Complete Care Act 2014 assessments
• Assess service users in the community and recommend appropriate interventions
• Provision of equipment and minor adaptations
• Undertake moving and handling assessments where required
• Work collaboratively with social workers, providers, families, and other professionals
• Ensure service users’ needs are met while promoting independence, dignity, and safety
• Work in line with safeguarding policies and local authority procedures

• Minimum 2 years post‑qualified experience
• Previous experience working as a community‑based Occupational Therapist
• Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014
• Experience evaluating care and support packages
• Manual handling expertise
• HCPC Registration
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (assistance available)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to work effectively as part of a local authority team

• Flexible working hours (part‑time options available)
• Support from Project Lead and Community OT Managers
• Opportunity to work on an impact‑driven review project
• Professional development and ongoing support
• Hybrid working options where applicable