Occupational Therapist - Housing Solutions Team in Welwyn, Hertfordshire

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Specialism: Housing Solutions Team
Job Location: Welwyn (UK)
Salary: £36 Hourly
Type: Locum, Full Time, Ongoing

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our Housing Solutions Team in Welwyn. With a competitive rate of up to £36 per hour, this ongoing locum position promises both rewarding experiences and professional growth. This full-time role will see you working in a truly collaborative environment with a range of partners to enhance lives.

Perks and benefits:

• Enjoy the flexibility and variety that locum work can offer, granting you the freedom to manage your time and choices.
• Experience professional development through exposure to diverse cases and collaborations with top-notch professionals across various sectors.
• Generous hourly rate ensures that your expertise and hard work are rewarded adequately.
• Say goodbye to monotony – benefit from a varied workload where every day is different, bringing new challenges and opportunities to create change.
• Full-time role allowing you to immerse yourself fully into the impactful work of the Housing Solutions Team.

What you will do:

• Work as part of the Housing Solutions team, collaborating with partners across Adult Care Services, Hertfordshire Home Improvement Agency, and local housing entities.
• Leverage your expertise in the Care Act and Housing Legislation to complete impactful assessments and recommend major housing adaptations.
• Champion a strength-based assessment and practice approach to enhance independence, health, and well-being, focusing on preventing and delaying the need for Adult Social Care.
• Employ your creativity and problem-solving skills to support residents in maintaining safety and independence.
• Utilise your knowledge of local services and resources to facilitate community engagement and support through the Connected Lives Assessment.
• Conduct functional assessments, providing recommendations for equipment, minor adaptations, and significant housing changes.
• Apply principles of person-centred care to establish and nurture independence through the Connected Lives Practice.
• Engage autonomously with cases, enabling independent living and collaborating successfully with various community partners.
• Exhibit sound self-organisation and maintain a can-do attitude to deliver exemplary support to the community.

Requirements:

• HCPC registration is required.
• Being a car driver is essential, as this enables effective community engagement and assessments.

Why Welwyn is the place for you:

Welwyn provides a picturesque and welcoming environment, perfect for professionals seeking both career satisfaction and an attractive quality of life. With its rich history, beautiful countryside, and a vibrant community spirit, working and living in Welwyn offers a balance of peace and excitement, making it an ideal location to develop both professionally and personally. Join us in making a meaningful difference in Welwyn today!

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