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Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Bedford
Rate of pay: Competitive rates up to £24 per hour de4pendant on experience and payment model
Duration: ASAP start to August 2024 Job Description:
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a crucial role in our organization by undertaking essential and complex work with vulnerable adults. Your responsibilities will include: - Conducting moving and positioning risk assessments to ensure the safety of individuals.
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and implementing appropriate measures to protect their well-being.
- Performing mental capacity assessments to determine individuals' ability to make decisions.
- Conducting Deprivation of Liberty Assessments as necessary.
- Handling Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments and ensuring individuals receive the appropriate care and support.
- Providing crisis intervention for carers, informal carers, and service breakdown situations. Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners to provide valuable support.
- Conduct equipment and manual handling assessments, offering advice and joint assessments where necessary.
- Provide recommendations and implement strategies to enhance individuals' independence and quality of life. Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Registered with the relevant professional body.
- Experience working with vulnerable adults, preferably in a community or social care setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Benefits:
- Four weekly payroll runs.
- £250 training allowance.
- Excellent pay rates.
- Exceptional referral bonuses.
- Specialists mental health consultants offering single point of contact.
- Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email.
- Ltd &amp; PAYE payment options available.
- Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
- FREE DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services.
- FREE Occupational Health Check and Immunizations. Are you happy with your current agency? At SCS, we believe in rewarding your loyalty and hard work!
- £150 Agency Switch Bonus - If you're unhappy with your current agency or simply fancy a change, Service Care Solutions will give you £150 for bringing your current contract to us.
- £250 Welcome Bonus - We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £250, paid after completion of two weeks in your new placement.
- Refer a Friend (Earn up to £750 per Referral) - Simply refer your friend. If they get the role, we'll give you up to £750 per Referral. If this role sounds like a great fit for you, send your CV to

Occupational Therapist

Role: Occupational Therapist - Single Handed Care Department: Population Wellbeing Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Occupational Therapist - Single Handed Care on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Population Wellbeing department. Main purpose of position: You will be expected to: 1) receive and co-ordinate referrals, undertake the resulting assessments which will predominantly focus on equipment/adaptations and may also include carers assessments; 2) coach and mentor Social Care Assessors and Rehabilitation Officers who are undertaking assessments, support planning and review tasks; 3) influence the direction of future services by promoting independence, enablement and rehabilitative models. As a Occupational Therapist - Single Handed Care, you will be responsible to: Complete professional strength based and holistic assessments of need and risk for service users and carers with highly complex needs using Luton Borough Council eligibility criteria.
Coach, develop, supervise and mentor a group of up to 4 unqualified staff (Social Care Assessors and Rehabilitation Workers). Providing effective leadership, support and challenge to enable them to undertake assessments, including risk assessments, complete Resource Allocation Panel paperwork and support service users and carers with support planning and review tasks.
Undertake research for specific items or problems and inform colleagues and service users/carers of the range of services available to meet needs and the likely benefit and cost of different options to maintaining independence. (This overlaps with tasks identified under 1 and 2 above and is intended to reflect the additional time this may require)
Contribute to the development of strategic plans and or borough wide and neighbourhood projects with professional knowledge on an operational and strategic basis, as required . Skills and Experience In-depth post qualifying experience in social/health care field.
Significant experience of collaborative, partnership and inter-agency working.
Experience of the customer interface environment and demonstrable commitment to customer satisfaction including knowledge of the different adult client groups.
Experience of advocacy and user involvement issues including promoting the involvement of people in developing their own care/support plans.
Demonstrable Experience of coaching/ mentoring .
Self-motivating and managing, high achiever, dynamic and innovative, able to work as part of a team and meet strict deadlines and targets.
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and hold professional registration.DBS Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any convictions, bind overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applications are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being take-up, any failure to disclose such convictions will results in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton, part of Luton Borough Council &amp; Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency &amp; Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Occupational Therapist - Single Handed Care

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Occupational Therapist – Single Handed Care DIVISION: Adult Social Care RESPONSIBLE TO: Operational Manager Therapies &amp; Assistive Technology PURPOSE OF POST:
The Adult Social Care Division exists to promote the independence, inclusion and well-being of all adults with social care needs. It aims to do this by enabling people to: • Have control over their lives.
• Live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives.
• Have an active role in a stronger and prosperous community.
• Access the support they need in order to be as independent as they choose. You will be expected to: 1) receive and co-ordinate referrals, undertake the resulting assessments which will predominantly focus on equipment/adaptations and may also include carers assessments; 2) coach and mentor Social Care Assessors and Rehabilitation Officers who are undertaking assessments, support planning and review tasks; 3) influence the direction of future services by promoting independence, enablement and rehabilitative models. You will be expected to be able to cover for your line manager on occasion and to also cover for OT’s from other teams if required to do so. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Complete professional strength based and holistic assessments of need and risk for service users and carers with highly complex needs using Luton Borough Council eligibility criteria. This involves:
Undertaking statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act other legislation and guidance relating to service users and carers.
Overseeing a duty role as necessary and prioritising level of intervention (including allocating initial assessments to be undertaken by social care staff) as appropriate
Undertaking moving and handling handling risk assessments. Advising on and providing equipment and techniques to reduce risks and promote customer autonomy and dignity, whilst ensuring a cost-effective service by implementing single-handed care where safe and appropriate.
Working with other professionals and partners to achieve effective joint working through initiatives that require a multi-agency approach, including those involving member interests, Environmental Health or Housing (including producing information and data for reports and statistics), participating in and organising and chairing multi agency meetings
Keeping up to date to with legislative changes and best practice in occupational therapy and providing advice to colleagues
Keeping appropriate case records, statistics and information utilising Council computer case recording systems, and other IT systems where required
To provide professional advice, support and education to staff across health and social care, and key stakeholders in the principles of single-handed care Safeguarding Statement – all staff are expected to: To work in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act and its principles; To ensure that any suspected abuse of an adult at risk is reported in accordance with the Adult Safeguarding Policy and Procedure; To promote awareness of the Adult Safeguarding Policy and the Mental Capacity Act; To Safeguard adults at risk by promoting their health and wellbeing, dignity and respect; To promote the prevention of abuse of service users and carers; To ensure any provider service concerns are reported to the Purchasing and Quality Team. DBS Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment. Skills/Abilities Self-motivating and managing, high achiever, dynamic and innovative, able to work as part of a team and meet strict deadlines and targets. Able to promote the benefits of working together as one multi-disciplinary team and one department to minimise duplication and make best use of scarce resources. Able to work with complex and challenging cases where there may be issues of vulnerability and risk and where crisis intervention may be required in compliance with health and safety policies and in such situations be able to deal politely and tactfully with customers give advice within specific guidelines and persuade and gain commitment from a wide range of people Able to advise, guide, assist, coach, supervise to direct work, develop and mentor the professional case work practice of Social Care Assessors. Including evidence of ability to evaluate alternative lines of action, identify degrees of priority and urgency and make creative and sound judgments in providing solutions on case work issues. Able to make professional judgements, accept the consequences of own actions and negotiate resources in a multi-disciplinary setting. Able to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and work with service users, carers and with a wide range of other professionals collaboratively. Able to maintain high quality records, write clear, concise reports and correspondence dealing with complex issues. This will involve using Council computer database and case recording systems
Value for money minded with evidence of ability to creatively design cost effective care packages, being clear about the impact of decisions on costs, implement lean processes and maintain effective administrative and organisational procedures Able to set and maintain the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical behaviour and gain the trust and respect of others. Demonstrable organisational skills - able to manage periods of competing pressures, conflicting demands and priorities and plan workload in order to meet strict deadlines and targets whilst maintaining excellent standards Able to undertake the role of practice teacher for students on qualifying courses Ability to lead and chair multi-disciplinary meetings. Other Requirements Able to visit customers and families in their own homes (regularly)
Able to work across a 7 day week on occasion
Able to work across the different pathways Willingness to do Practice Educator Training Able to work outside normal office hours (occasionally)

Adults Occupational Therapist- Single Handed Care

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Occupational Therapist – Single Handed Care DIVISION: Adult Social Care RESPONSIBLE TO: Operational Manager Therapies &amp; Assistive Technology PURPOSE OF POST:
The Adult Social Care Division exists to promote the independence, inclusion and well-being of all adults with social care needs. It aims to do this by enabling people to: • Have control over their lives.
• Live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives.
• Have an active role in a stronger and prosperous community.
• Access the support they need in order to be as independent as they choose. You will be expected to: 1) receive and co-ordinate referrals, undertake the resulting assessments which will predominantly focus on equipment/adaptations and may also include carers assessments; 2) coach and mentor Social Care Assessors and Rehabilitation Officers who are undertaking assessments, support planning and review tasks; 3) influence the direction of future services by promoting independence, enablement and rehabilitative models. You will be expected to be able to cover for your line manager on occasion and to also cover for OT’s from other teams if required to do so. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Complete professional strength based and holistic assessments of need and risk for service users and carers with highly complex needs using Luton Borough Council eligibility criteria. This involves:
Undertaking statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act other legislation and guidance relating to service users and carers.
Overseeing a duty role as necessary and prioritising level of intervention (including allocating initial assessments to be undertaken by social care staff) as appropriate
Undertaking moving and handling handling risk assessments. Advising on and providing equipment and techniques to reduce risks and promote customer autonomy and dignity, whilst ensuring a cost-effective service by implementing single-handed care where safe and appropriate.
Working with other professionals and partners to achieve effective joint working through initiatives that require a multi-agency approach, including those involving member interests, Environmental Health or Housing (including producing information and data for reports and statistics), participating in and organising and chairing multi agency meetings
Keeping up to date to with legislative changes and best practice in occupational therapy and providing advice to colleagues
Keeping appropriate case records, statistics and information utilising Council computer case recording systems, and other IT systems where required
To provide professional advice, support and education to staff across health and social care, and key stakeholders in the principles of single-handed care Safeguarding Statement – all staff are expected to: To work in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act and its principles; To ensure that any suspected abuse of an adult at risk is reported in accordance with the Adult Safeguarding Policy and Procedure; To promote awareness of the Adult Safeguarding Policy and the Mental Capacity Act; To Safeguard adults at risk by promoting their health and wellbeing, dignity and respect; To promote the prevention of abuse of service users and carers; To ensure any provider service concerns are reported to the Purchasing and Quality Team. DBS Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment. Skills/Abilities Self-motivating and managing, high achiever, dynamic and innovative, able to work as part of a team and meet strict deadlines and targets. Able to promote the benefits of working together as one multi-disciplinary team and one department to minimise duplication and make best use of scarce resources. Able to work with complex and challenging cases where there may be issues of vulnerability and risk and where crisis intervention may be required in compliance with health and safety policies and in such situations be able to deal politely and tactfully with customers give advice within specific guidelines and persuade and gain commitment from a wide range of people Able to advise, guide, assist, coach, supervise to direct work, develop and mentor the professional case work practice of Social Care Assessors. Including evidence of ability to evaluate alternative lines of action, identify degrees of priority and urgency and make creative and sound judgments in providing solutions on case work issues. Able to make professional judgements, accept the consequences of own actions and negotiate resources in a multi-disciplinary setting. Able to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and work with service users, carers and with a wide range of other professionals collaboratively. Able to maintain high quality records, write clear, concise reports and correspondence dealing with complex issues. This will involve using Council computer database and case recording systems
Value for money minded with evidence of ability to creatively design cost effective care packages, being clear about the impact of decisions on costs, implement lean processes and maintain effective administrative and organisational procedures Able to set and maintain the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical behaviour and gain the trust and respect of others. Demonstrable organisational skills - able to manage periods of competing pressures, conflicting demands and priorities and plan workload in order to meet strict deadlines and targets whilst maintaining excellent standards Able to undertake the role of practice teacher for students on qualifying courses Ability to lead and chair multi-disciplinary meetings. Other Requirements Able to visit customers and families in their own homes (regularly)
Able to work across a 7 day week on occasion
Able to work across the different pathways Willingness to do Practice Educator Training Able to work outside normal office hours (occasionally)

Job DescriptionOccupational Therapist Adult Social Care (Senior Position also available) Location: LutonSalary: £34,723 - £37,261 plus £5000 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance a year (subject to criteria)Permanent rolePertemps is recruiting for Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care in Luton, Bedfordshire. Are you looking for a fresh challenge, in a great team, with flexible working options, superb benefits, and pension package?If you work for Luton Council and you change lives for the better across their communities, you'll be supported every step of the way. It means being part of a close-knit team, surrounded by talented people. Engaged, trusted, and encouraged – that's how Luton Council want each person to feel about working for them.Employee benefits of working in Luton: £5,000 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) a year plus benefits.From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 10 days additional annual leaveCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist areaPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 17.2% and 3x salary death in service grantGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)Employee Assistance Programme: a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at homeWork/life balance: flexible and agile working options Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathwaysStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salonsTravel discountsDo you have a Social Work qualification and are registered with Social Worker England?Would you like a dedicated professional to support you in your next social care move?If the answer is yes, we’d really like to talk to you.Please contact Shelley Walker on email <a href="mailto:michelle.walker@pprsocialcare.co.uk" target="_blank">michelle.walker@pprsocialcare.co.uk</a> for more information. We recruit across all areas of Social Care. If you are an Occupational Therapist and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles available.

Role Description Dental Nurse Location: Luton LU1 2 AL Full time Monday - Friday At Rodericks Dental Partners we are committed to improving lives through quality dentistry – together. We do this by ensuring we reward you financially and personally as you develop your career by offering you great incentives, recognition, and opportunities. Tiered salary structure based on your skills and experience – plus a practice bonus scheme! Your GDC registration and medical indemnity fees covered Retail discounts and deals through our easy-to-use app Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday! Annual leave package which increases with your length of service Comprehensive training and verifiable CPD (free online and in person courses) Access to Advanced Qualifications Uniform provided Refer a friend scheme As a Dental Nurse, you’ll play a key role looking after every patient and supporting your dentist. With your understanding of Private, NHS and UDA treatments, together with your knowledge of GDC and other regulatory responsibilities, you’ll set the highest standards for your team and your patients. Being a Qualified Dental Nurse in the Rodericks Dental Partners family... Passionate about delivering excellent patient care at all times. Working with clinical freedom, to allows us to choose the right solution with each patient. Understand the importance of teamwork within the surgery and how you can work effectively to support the dentists Possess excellent organisational and influencing skills, using these to ensure that the practice delivers effective care Understand Private and NHS dentistry – supporting offering treatment options to patients and how you can best drive surgery efficiency and help the practice performance goals Sharing your knowledge and being a role model to any Trainee/Apprentice Nurses within your practice, buddying them through their initial induction and acting as an extra support as they learn Demonstrating your full understanding of GDC and other regulatory responsibilities Embrace the importance of your own CPD and ongoing professional development To be considered for this role, you must have a relevant live or pending GDC registration. If you like the sound of working with Rodericks Dental Partners, don’t hesitate, click “Apply” now. INDREM

Qualified dental nurse

Job Description Salary: £35,000-39,000 (UK-Wide) £42,000-44,000 (London-Rising)
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Part-Time Available
Office, Homeworking and Hybrid options
Are you an Occupational Therapist (OT) who is looking for a better work-life balance? We offer true flexible working - allowing you to choose your workdays Monday-Sunday and hours between 8am-8pm. This role is a fantastic opportunity to hone your assessment skills and develop your clinical knowledge, whilst making a difference to people's lives. You will work with a diverse range of people handling challenging situations.
Role overview:
As a disability Assessor, you will draw on your experience as a clinical expert to assess and examine individuals with disabilities and illnesses who have applied for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). You'll listen sensitively to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to report on how their disability or health condition is affecting their daily life. Your factual report will help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits.
You will be supported in managing your caseloads efficiently, with the time to give consultations the care and attention they deserve. You will not be expected to work long days, do night shifts or take work home with you! We are currently undertaking telephone assessments with claimants.
Once you apply, you will be contacted by one of our team of specialist recruiters who will guide and advise you through the virtual recruitment process.
Benefits:
25 days of annual leave + BH - option to buy additional days or sell back.
Private medical insurance, life assurance, pension scheme and healthcare cash.
Medical indemnity cover and protected CPD.
An option of up to 60% working from home.
Supportive working environment with ongoing CPD support.
HCPC/NMC fee reimbursement and revalidation support.
All flexible benefits can be tailored to your requirement and lifestyle, such as travel insurance, dental insurance and childcare vouchers.
Office &amp; hybrid options available.
Training &amp; Development:
To ensure you are fully prepared for your new role, you will embark on a comprehensive induction and training programme, earning over 100 hours of CPD within your first 3 months! Ongoing professional development will be given throughout your career to keep your knowledge current and you will have plenty of exposure to develop your skills and clinical knowledge.
Requirements:
Currently and fully HCPC or NMC registered with a valid licence to practise in the UK.
Eligibility to live and work in the UK (no sponsorship opportunities are available).
Up-to-date evidenced CPD portfolio and appraisal.
Government legislation requires at least 1-year post-qualification work experience.
Previous experience as an assessor is not required as you will be fully trained to do the role.
A UK driving licence is NOT required for these roles.
Why SJB Medical:
We are the longest standing recruitment agency for DWP assessor contractors and pride ourselves on the support we give our healthcare candidates throughout the whole recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce adds to the success of our clients and as such, are committed to maintaining and supporting a culture of equality and diversity throughout our recruitment process.
Job applicants will receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or marital status. Our job advertisements will clearly and accurately state the requirements of the role to enable applicants to assess their suitability. To give everyone a fair experience, we will review and consider, where reasonable, adjustments and accommodations during the recruitment process.

Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor

Role Description Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Dental Nurse
Location: Luton LU1 2AL
Full time Monday - Friday
At Rodericks Dental Partners we are committed to improving lives through quality dentistry – together. We do this by ensuring we reward you financially and personally as you develop your career by offering you great incentives, recognition, and opportunities.
Tiered salary structure based on your skills and experience – plus a practice bonus scheme!
Your GDC registration and medical indemnity fees covered
Retail discounts and deals through our easy-to-use app
Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday!
Annual leave package which increases with your length of service
Comprehensive training and verifiable CPD (free online and in person courses)
Access to Advanced Qualifications
Uniform provided
Refer a friend scheme
As a Dental Nurse, you’ll play a key role looking after every patient and supporting your dentist. With your understanding of Private, NHS and UDA treatments, together with your knowledge of GDC and other regulatory responsibilities, you’ll set the highest standards for your team and your patients.
Being a Qualified Dental Nurse in the Rodericks Dental Partners family...
Passionate about delivering excellent patient care at all times. Working with clinical freedom, to allows us to choose the right solution with each patient.
Understand the importance of teamwork within the surgery and how you can work effectively to support the dentists
Possess excellent organisational and influencing skills, using these to ensure that the practice delivers effective care
Understand Private and NHS dentistry – supporting offering treatment options to patients and how you can best drive surgery efficiency and help the practice performance goals
Sharing your knowledge and being a role model to any Trainee/Apprentice Nurses within your practice, buddying them through their initial induction and acting as an extra support as they learn
Demonstrating your full understanding of GDC and other regulatory responsibilities
Embrace the importance of your own CPD and ongoing professional development
To be considered for this role, you must have a relevant live or pending GDC registration.
If you like the sound of working with Rodericks Dental Partners, don’t hesitate, click “Apply” now.
INDREM

Qualified Dental Nurse

Salary: £35,000-39,000 (UK-Wide) £42,000-44,000 (London-Rising) Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Part-Time Available Office, Homeworking and Hybrid options Are you an Occupational Therapist (OT) who is looking for a better work-life balance? We offer true flexible working - allowing you to choose your workdays Monday-Sunday and hours between 8am-8pm. This role is a fantastic opportunity to hone your assessment skills and develop your clinical knowledge, whilst making a difference to people's lives. You will work with a diverse range of people handling challenging situations. Role overview: As a disability Assessor, you will draw on your experience as a clinical expert to assess and examine individuals with disabilities and illnesses who have applied for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). You'll listen sensitively to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to report on how their disability or health condition is affecting their daily life. Your factual report will help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits. You will be supported in managing your caseloads efficiently, with the time to give consultations the care and attention they deserve. You will not be expected to work long days, do night shifts or take work home with you! We are currently undertaking telephone assessments with claimants. Once you apply, you will be contacted by one of our team of specialist recruiters who will guide and advise you through the virtual recruitment process. Benefits: 25 days of annual leave + BH - option to buy additional days or sell back. Private medical insurance, life assurance, pension scheme and healthcare cash. Medical indemnity cover and protected CPD. An option of up to 60% working from home. Supportive working environment with ongoing CPD support. HCPC/NMC fee reimbursement and revalidation support. All flexible benefits can be tailored to your requirement and lifestyle, such as travel insurance, dental insurance and childcare vouchers. Office &amp; hybrid options available. Training &amp; Development: To ensure you are fully prepared for your new role, you will embark on a comprehensive induction and training programme, earning over 100 hours of CPD within your first 3 months! Ongoing professional development will be given throughout your career to keep your knowledge current and you will have plenty of exposure to develop your skills and clinical knowledge. Requirements: Currently and fully HCPC or NMC registered with a valid licence to practise in the UK. Eligibility to live and work in the UK (no sponsorship opportunities are available). Up-to-date evidenced CPD portfolio and appraisal. Government legislation requires at least 1-year post-qualification work experience. Previous experience as an assessor is not required as you will be fully trained to do the role. A UK driving licence is NOT required for these roles. Why SJB Medical: We are the longest standing recruitment agency for DWP assessor contractors and pride ourselves on the support we give our healthcare candidates throughout the whole recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce adds to the success of our clients and as such, are committed to maintaining and supporting a culture of equality and diversity throughout our recruitment process. Job applicants will receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or marital status. Our job advertisements will clearly and accurately state the requirements of the role to enable applicants to assess their suitability. To give everyone a fair experience, we will review and consider, where reasonable, adjustments and accommodations during the recruitment process.

Occupational therapist disability assessor

Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Bedford
Rate of pay: Competitive rates up to £24 per hour de4pendant on experience and payment model
Duration: ASAP start to August 2024 Job Description:
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a crucial role in our organization by undertaking essential and complex work with vulnerable adults. Your responsibilities will include: - Conducting moving and positioning risk assessments to ensure the safety of individuals.
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and implementing appropriate measures to protect their well-being.
- Performing mental capacity assessments to determine individuals' ability to make decisions.
- Conducting Deprivation of Liberty Assessments as necessary.
- Handling Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments and ensuring individuals receive the appropriate care and support.
- Providing crisis intervention for carers, informal carers, and service breakdown situations. Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners to provide valuable support.
- Conduct equipment and manual handling assessments, offering advice and joint assessments where necessary.
- Provide recommendations and implement strategies to enhance individuals' independence and quality of life. Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Registered with the relevant professional body.
- Experience working with vulnerable adults, ...

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