Social Services Occupational Therapist - Community in Cornwall, Cornwall

JOB-20240905-7a6f785b

Social Services Occupational Therapist within Community in Cornwall (UK), earning up to £27.62 per hour. This is an ongoing full-time contract. We are looking for experienced Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic team, helping us achieve our savings targets for 25/26. The role centres around optimal care while focusing on reducing reliance on care packages. This exciting opportunity is based in the beautiful county of Cornwall, offering a fantastic professional and personal experience.

Working as a locum Occupational Therapist offers flexibility, diversity, and endless opportunities for new experiences. Cornwall itself is a captivating destination known for its stunning coastlines and vibrant communities — a perfect blend for both work and life balance.

Perks and benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of up to £27.62, giving you financial stability doing what you love.
- Flexibility in your work schedule, offering a perfect blend for those seeking work-life harmony.
- Discover new ways of working with varied cases, providing a fulfilling and rewarding career development.
- Opportunity to explore the stunning Cornish coast during your downtime, turning every weekend into a mini holiday.
- Being part of a supportive community network, ensuring continuous professional growth and collaboration.

What you will do:
- The post holder is an autonomous practitioner within a county wide service and local team structure, working within a highly complex and challenging environment to advise, assess, plan, develop, deliver and evaluate services to adults with disability in order that they can maintain, develop and maximise their independence.  This includes:
- Working with a  caseload of people living in the community, using client-centred approaches to produce holistic solutions to the problems and challenges they encounter in their daily living
- Provide oversight, direction and support to a range of colleagues, on a day-to-day basis, to enable multi-disciplinary approaches to  resolve the daily experiences of people with disabilities
- Assist colleagues in identifying, planning and implementing the development and evaluation of services within the community
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a range of colleagues across health, social care, local authority, voluntary agencies and any other relevant agencies as necessary
- Maintain and uphold professional standards and conduct and to adhere to the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics

Requirements of the Occupational Therapist:
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- Recent UK experience working as an Occupational Therapist, ideally within the NHS.
- Registration with the HCPC is required, ensuring you meet national standards for the profession.

Why Cornwall? It's not just the breathtaking beaches and countryside that make Cornwall a fantastic place to live and work. It's the friendly communities, the rich cultural heritage, and the sense of relaxation that permeates the air. Working here means being part of something special, where your professional expertise can shine amid coastal beauty. Come for the job, stay for the lifestyle!

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