Occupational Therapist, Reablement Service

Position: Community Occupational Therapist – Regaining Independence Service
Directorate: Reablement Services
Location: Horsham (Hybrid - home working and community visits)

Job Overview
Pertemps are recruiting for a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and supportive Occupational Therapy team within the Regaining Independence Service in Horsham. This role is dedicated to enhancing clients' independence through strengths-based assessments and tailored support plans aimed at improving well-being and achieving client-centred outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Manage a caseload of clients, collaborating with individuals, families, and carers to create personalized, outcome-focused support plans.
• Strengths-Based Assessments: Conduct strengths-based assessments and reviews, applying relevant legislation to identify eligible needs and define personalized goals.
• Support Planning: Develop and implement support plans using Occupational Therapy expertise, community resources, and assets to meet clients’ unique needs and promote their well-being.
• Community Engagement: Collaborate effectively with internal team members, voluntary agencies, and other local services to provide seamless support.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Occupational Therapy Experience: Proven background in strengths-based assessments, support planning, and reablement services.
• Communication & Partnership: Ability to work effectively with clients, families, and partner agencies, applying a strengths-based approach.
• Driving: A valid driving license and access to a car for home and community visits.
• Professional Standards: Commitment to upholding HCPC and Royal College of Occupational Therapists professional standards.

Working Arrangements
Following a successful induction, this role offers a mix of home working, office attendance, and community visits. You’ll have access to professional supervision and a balanced workload that supports ongoing development in a managed and collaborative setting.

This role offers a supportive environment that values continuous learning and professional growth, ideal for an Occupational Therapist eager to make a difference in the community.

If this sounds like the role for you, please contact Aishah Hassan on Aishah.hassan@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information

This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:

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

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager