Community Occupational Therapist

Published: 16 days ago

Job Opportunity: Community Occupational Therapist

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Community Occupational Therapist to join our Dementia Team on a temporary, part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals living with dementia, providing essential support within a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Position Details:

  • Location: Telford or Shrewsbury

  • Contract: Temporary – 12 weeks

  • Hours: Part-time (22.5 hours per week, flexible – days to be discussed at interview)

  • Salary: £22.70+ pre hour

  • Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:00

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • Travel: Must be a car driver with access to own vehicle (mileage paid at 40p per mile)

  • Registration: HCPC Registered

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions within service users’ homes.

  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), providing specialist consultative knowledge and support.

  • Manage a caseload of service users, balancing generic and profession-specific responsibilities, including care coordination.

  • Undertake team duty roles, contributing to the smooth operation of the service.

  • Liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders, families, carers, and local community services through written and verbal communication.

  • Collaborate with other agencies to develop and implement individualised care plans.

  • Work autonomously within the multidisciplinary team, with supervision from the Clinical Lead and support from specialist Occupational Therapists.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Previous experience in a community setting, with the ability to work with individuals in their own homes.

  • Mental health experience (previous experience in dementia services is highly desirable).

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with an innovative approach to patient care.

  • Ability to work flexibly, adapting to the dynamic needs of the service and its users.

  • A passion for making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and their families.

If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist with a background in community and mental health services, we would love to hear from you.

Interested? Apply now by emailing nm@foxmorrisgroup.co.uk or calling 0208 176 4043 and state the role you are applying for.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!