Occupational Therapist x2 at Gateshead Council
Gateshead, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Nov, 25

Salary

45091.0

Posted On

16 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Communication Skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

We’re looking for a Community Occupational Therapist, Interested?
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!

Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible to the Team Manager to carry out assessments and develop realistic achievable goal plans for individuals that have had a change to functional ability because of a period of ill health. To undertake specialist assessments of the needs of disabled people including children with severe disabilities and life limiting conditions, disabled adults and older persons and their carers in line with the Care Act 2014 and relevant childcare legislation with the aim of improving and maintaining their level of independence in the community by providing Occupational Therapy interventions, including advice, equipment and adaptations delivery.
You should have knowledge or experience of working in a health or social care setting. You will hold a BSC or Masters’ degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC.

You should have the following essential skills for the role:

  • IT literacy
  • Good communication skills
  • Good assessment and problem-solving skills
  • Good organisation skills
  • Ability to provide support and mentoring to colleagues
  • The ability to participate within practice education
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