Occupational Therapist

Community Occupational Therapist – Westmorland & Furness Council

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Community Occupational Therapist on behalf of Westmorland & Furness Council.

Location: Westmorland & Furness
Contract: Temporary ongoing
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:00 (37 hours per week)
Rate: £34 per hour (Umbrella) / £26.70 per hour (PAYE)

Role Overview This is a varied and dynamic community-based role, managing a caseload that includes more complex cases. The focus is on supporting individuals to maintain independence and remain safely in their own homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a community-based Occupational Therapy caseload, prioritising risk and need
• Complete holistic assessments to support independence and wellbeing
• Undertake moving and handling assessments and implement appropriate interventions
• Carry out functional assessments within service users’ homes
• Recommend and arrange equipment, adaptations, and seating solutions
• Support hospital discharge and work to prevent unnecessary admissions
• Work closely with health professionals, social care teams, reablement services, and partner agencies
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation
• Participate in supervision and service development activities

Working Arrangements

• Reporting to: OT Team Manager (Westmorland & Furness)
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexible working available, with a preference for a minimum of 3 days office/community-based working

Requirements

• Qualified Occupational Therapist
• HCPC registered
• Experience in community or adult social care settings
• Strong assessment and communication skills

Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk

The benefits of working with Service Care Solutions include a £200 referral bonus for successful candidate recommendations and a £150 sign-up bonus for new candidates.