Occupational Therapist - Social Services Team in Halifax, West Yorkshire

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Occupational Therapist – Social Services Team

Specialism: AHP – Occupational Therapy
Location: Calderdale, UK
Salary: £30.00 – £32.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing Locum
Schedule: Full Time / Part Time

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Occupational Therapist to join the Social Services Team in Calderdale. Based in and around Halifax, this role offers the chance to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment focused on promoting independence, safety, and wellbeing for adults within the community.

This ongoing locum position provides excellent flexibility with both full-time and part-time options available, alongside a competitive hourly rate. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy interventions that enable individuals to live safely and independently.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible working options: Choose full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

• Competitive hourly rate: Earn between £30.00 and £32.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and experience.

• Varied caseload: Work across a range of community-based settings, ensuring no two days are the same.

• Professional development: Enhance your skills through exposure to diverse cases, legislation, and best practice.

• Meaningful impact: Make a tangible difference by supporting adults to maintain independence and quality of life.

What you will do

• Review care packages and apply manual handling expertise to implement single-handed care where appropriate.

• Carry out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, empowering service users to self-direct decisions where possible.

• Take a professional lead role in triage, screening, and assessment of occupational and environmental needs.

• Complete moving and handling assessments, recommending appropriate equipment and providing guidance to service users and carers.

• Ensure commissioned support accurately reflects eligible needs, available resources, and value for money.

• Undertake crisis intervention work, using professional judgement to support safe and effective outcomes.

• Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to deliver coordinated, person-centred support.

• Apply relevant legislation, guidance, and evidence-based occupational therapy practice to safeguard adults at risk.

• Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with local authority policies and procedures.

Why Calderdale?

Calderdale offers a unique blend of vibrant town life, historic character, and stunning countryside. With strong community values, excellent local amenities, and easy access to green spaces, it provides an ideal setting for both professional fulfillment and work-life balance.

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