Occupational Therapist - Wareham
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 values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services.
About the Role/Responsibilities:
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a busy Adults Services team in Purbeck, Dorset. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled OT looking to manage a varied caseload, undertake complex assessments, and support adults to maintain independence within their own homes and communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete Occupational Therapy assessments from the locality waiting list across Purbeck.
- Undertake OT reviews and reassessments as directed by the service.
- Assess, recommend, and arrange appropriate equipment and minor adaptations.
- Complete Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) assessments and prepare recommendations for major adaptations.
- Carry out complex moving and handling assessments, including detailed risk assessments.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, attending peer forums to provide professional advice, support, and case guidance.
- Participate in the weekly OT Duty rota, screening and prioritising new referrals and allocating waiting list grading levels.
- Liaise with service users, families, health professionals, housing providers, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Enhanced Adults DBS (we can obtain for you)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- SWE (HCPC) Registered
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- 3 years post qualified experience within the UK
- Have access to a car and be willing to travel
- Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models, research findings and the application of psychological and human development theories.
Desirable Experience
- Local Authority Occupational Therapy experience
- Community-based adult services
- Housing adaptations and accessibility assessments
- Manual handling and complex care packages
- Care Act assessments and multidisciplinary working
🏢 Minimum 2 days per week in the office
🚗 Community visits undertaken throughout the week
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
