Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist
Disability Service
Location: North West
Pay rate:  £32 per hour

Are you a Occupational Therapist ? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you, as a member of the Disability Service. We are looking for experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated Disability Service based in Greater Manchester. Are you interested in in joining a highly professional team committed to continuous service improvement, that is results driven and quality focused?

The ideal candidate will have:  

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy two years post-registration experience and current registration;
• Ability to produce clear and concise written reports;
• Ability to demonstrate strong team working skills including working in a multi-disciplinary team and liaison with relevant bodies;
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to disability;
• Experience in at least one of the following areas – provision of major adaptations or moving and handling or paediatric equipment/children with complex needs;
• Extensive experience of visiting disabled and/or older people in their home;
• A good understanding of the aims of the service in relation to meeting the needs of older and disabled people
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals ;
• A full driving licence and access to a car (for which essential car user is payable).

Why Choose Pertemps?
Pertemps Social Care is a social work recruitment agency with a difference. Serving the social care sector, our business is firmly based on the principles of the public services and gold-standard customer service. Our consultants build long-term relationships and act as trusted partners to their clients and candidates.

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all Social Work roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Ongoing compliance managed for you.
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

This role is ideally located for those travelling from Bolton, Bury , Oldham, Trafford, Ashton under Lyne, Macclesfield, Warrington, Wigan, Huddersfield, St Helen, Widnes, Altrincham,   Middleton, Urmston, Irlam, Stretford, Eccles,  Salford, Stockport, Longsight, Bradford, Chester, Runcorn, Wirral,  Rochdale, Liverpool, Skelmersdale,  Cheadle, Leigh, Blackburn, Preston, Partington, Manchester, Openshaw and Wythenshawe.

Referral scheme
Not interested but know someone who is? At Pertemps Social Care, we know that great talent attracts great talent. We offer a generous £250 referral bonus if you make a referral to us! The best part? There’s no limit to the number of referrals you can make, so spread the word and multiply your rewards! 

Further information
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), Occupational Therapist, MASH, Children in Need, Duty and Assessment, Child Protection, Children Looked After, Children’s Social Work, Residential Care Practitioner, Adult Social Work, Registered Manager, Children’s Residential Homes, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.