Occupational Therapist - Coventry

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Coventry
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Qualified Social Worker
  • Industry

    Healthcare & Medical
  • Pay

    Paying up to £28.40 ph (MoC rate)

Coventry City Council are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist to start asap !

Your new company

Coventry City Council are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist to work within their LD/ASD team.

Your new role

You will be supporting citizens who have a learning disability / Autism, undertaking therapy assessments and support planning. Promoting independence and supporting people to maximise their independence through advice, information, rehabilitation, practice of tasks and provision of aids and adaptations.
You will need to have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with possible experience in using picture communication tools. Good record keeping and assessment writing along with an understanding of adult social care and health legislation, e.g. Care Act 2014, Manual handling regulations 1992, Health and Safety at Work Act 1947.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you will require an Occupational Therapist qualification, and it is also essential that you have a current professional registration HCPC. Experience working with citizens with Autism and Learning Disability is essential. Able to use public transport for the role – driving not required


What you'll get in return

  • One dedicated consultant with over 17 years of recruitment expertise
  • Recruitment partner for Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull, Coventry and Oxfordshire Councils with access to exclusive jobs.
  • Free access to CPD Training
  • Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd
    With twice-weekly payroll and 'Faster Pay' service.
  • "Refer a Friend" bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
  • Free DBS and User-friendly online compliance platform

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


For more detailed information, or to view other vacancies with this organisation, please visit our dedicated recruitment website  https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/adult-sc-jobs

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