Occupational Therapist – Cornwall

Pertemps – Occupational Therapist
Rate: £27.62 per hour
Location: East Cornwall (county-wide cover required)
Contract: Ideally full time, but negotiable

About the Role: We are recruiting experienced Occupational Therapists to support community services across East Cornwall, with the expectation of providing county-wide cover alongside two other OTs. This role is central to helping the service achieve its savings targets for 2025/26 by delivering optimal, proportionate care and reducing dependency on long-term care packages.

The role will involve managing a steady caseload, carrying out holistic assessments, completing essential face-to-face visits each week, and implementing effective interventions to promote independence and reduce ongoing care needs.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience as a community-based Occupational Therapist.
• Background in Adult Social Care is preferred.
• Strong functional assessment skills with the ability to recommend proportionate interventions.
• Ability to manage a regular caseload and complete required face-to-face visits weekly.
• Confident working independently across multiple localities.
• A proactive, outcome-focused approach to supporting service users.

Coverage This post forms part of a small OT team covering East Cornwall and may require travel across the wider county as needed.

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.