Adult’s Occupational Therapist, Major Adaptations, Reading

Adult’s Occupational Therapist, Major Adaptations, Reading 
Pay rate £38 per hour 
Contract role, Part time or Full time hours considered 
We are recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist in the Reading area. 
Occupational Therapist – Major Adaptations - 5-Month Fixed Term / Locum Contract - Full Time or Part Time Considered

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive OT Advice and Wellbeing Hub on a temporary basis.  

This is an exciting opportunity for an OT with extensive experience in major adaptations, including: 
Stairlifts 
Level access/wet room showers 
Ramps and access solutions 
Specialist adaptations to support independence at home 

You will be responsible for assessing, undertaking home visits, and producing detailed recommendations and specifications to support major adaptation schemes in Reading Borough Councils Properties. 

Working closely with Reading Borough Council Housing colleagues, and surveyors , you will play a key role in enabling residents to remain safe, independent and well within their own homes. 

We are looking for someone who has: 
Significant experience assessing for major adaptations. 
Strong knowledge of adaptation pathways. 
Experience writing detailed adaptation specifications and reports. 
Excellent assessment, problem-solving and communication skills. 
A person-centred approach with a focus on independence, choice and wellbeing. 
HCPC registration and Occupational Therapy qualification. 

What we offer: 
Flexible full-time or part-time working arrangements. 
Supervision   
Hybrid working opportunities. 
Supportive and experienced OT team. 
Opportunity to make a real difference to local residents. 
Collaborative working with housing, surveyors and adaptation professionals. 

If you are an experienced OT looking for a rewarding short-term opportunity and enjoy working on complex housing adaptations, we'd love to hear from you. 

The OT must be within commutable distance of Reading due to the nature of the role and requirements to visit service users homes. 
Please get in touch for more information. 

This is an agency post and we can offer you:- 

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to 

• An easy registration process (all done online) 

• Referral schemes and incentives  

• Ongoing compliance managed for you 

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. 

Please contact Graham Leatham on Show phone number or email View email address on pertemps.co.uk for more information.  
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