Occupational Therapist
Ackerman Pierce Ltd
Contract: 12 weeks | Full-time | 37 hours per week | Locum
A local authority in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Community OT Team, working within Pathway 1 Reablement for adults.
This is a short-term but impactful role supporting service users to regain independence and reduce long-term care needs through targeted, strengths-based reablement interventions.
Main Duties:
- Complete community-based OT assessments within an adult reablement (Pathway 1) service
- Deliver short-term, goal-focused interventions to maximise independence at home
- Assess functional ability and implement appropriate equipment, adaptations, and support strategies
- Support hospital discharge and admission avoidance where required
- Work collaboratively with reablement staff, social care, and multidisciplinary teams
- Manage a community caseload within a fast-paced service
- Promote strengths-based practice and independence-focused outcomes
- Ensure timely and accurate case recording in line with local authority procedures
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Experience within adult social care or community OT services
- Strong reablement experience (Pathway 1 desirable)
- Confident in equipment provision and functional assessments
- Ability to manage a fast-paced caseload and deliver time-limited interventions
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable
With over 10 years’ experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce provides a dedicated and supportive service throughout your placement. Each candidate is assigned a consultant for full support from registration through to completion of assignment. We offer a fast and efficient onboarding process, DBS assistance, and weekly pay.
To discuss this Occupational Therapist – Community OT (Pathway 1 Reablement) role in Wolverhampton, please contact Ella Hajittofis or send your updated CV today.
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