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Piers Meadows Recruitment are looking to recruit 2x Senior Occupational Therapists to work in West Wales: Details as follows: Senior Occupational Therapists We are seeking OTs to fulfil community social services roles. Specifically, we are looking for OTs with experience of complex adaptations and manual handling. There is also potential to develop or use existing knowledge of paediatrics as we are a through age team. Essential clinical skills and experience: • Complex case management with long term and chronic conditions. • Manual handling assessment and provision of associated plans. • Postural assessment and provision of specialist seating and wheel chair prescription • Comprehensive knowledge and skill relating to complex manual handling equipment and disability aids. • Environmental adaptations. Ability to identify eligible need. Proven record of assessment, recommendation and planning urgent minor and complex major adaptations (stair lifts, fixed hoist systems, shower / bathing facilities etc) • Supervision and support of junior OTs and OTAs • Proven ability in carrying a complex community case load autonomously. • Excellent clinical recording and organisation skills. Time expectations: These roles will require travel within Ceredigion, across the whole county, carrying out assessments in people’s homes. Use of a car is essential. Other essential requirements: IT competent. Prioritisation of own case load. To work within established management structure. The service works on a through age model. Office bases are located in Aberaeron and Aberystwyth. Travel within whole county is expected. If you are interested in this role please reply to this advert with your CV, or please contact Kim at Piers Meadows. You must be a HCPC registered Occupational Therpist to be eligible for these roles. Our agency can help arrange a DBS, health certificate and mandatory training should you not already have these in place. If you're seeking a role that start ASAP then we can help get you started within a week. I look forward to hearing from you!

The role of the Occupational Therapist is to provide a service to the individuals who live within the Company and to ensure that admission, time living within the service and the transition process is supported by considering each person's occupational needs as required through that period within a Positive Behaviour Support framework.The role purpose is to support people to develop occupational skills to enable them to become more independent and able to live a lifestyle of their choosing that supports health and wellbeing.The Occupational Therapist will understand the fundamental occupational needs of a client group with learning disability, autism and complex needs and will build upon this understanding of needs throughout all individual interactions to bring about best practice in all aspects of engagement. The Occupational Therapist will follow the clinical pathway to assess and provide intervention for the people within the service either individually or in groups.To work collaboratively with all other employees, families, carers and stakeholders to promote the wellbeing and best interests of the service users THE ROLE: 1 To carry out assessment of individuals within the service in relation to occupational need using assessment tools as required by the individual, making use of senior support as required. 2 To formulate interventions plans from thorough assessment with individuals and their family and carers as required to bring about positive change to their access to, opportunity to engage in or choice of occupational experiences. To develop this into support/intervention plans and bring to fruition. To make positive use of clinical supervision to develop and quality check decisions made. 3 To engage effectively and alongside care and activity and engagement staff to jointly bring about changes to support people in opportunity for occupation. 4 Access and utilise the most contemporary relevant research and evidence base to support decision making in the clinical setting. To ensure that senior support is sought as required to ensure that theory and practice are interlinked. 5 To follow the Occupational Therapy process as per the Company's Occupational Therapy department documentation. 6 To provide information to people we support, families, authorities and all other stakeholders with relevant, timely and accurate information in a format suited to the receiving person's needs. 7 Facilitate effective and appropriate communication of required information to the relevant people in a timely manner8 Demonstrate developing reasoning and increasing ability to problem-solve through complex and challenging situations to bring about positive outcomes in the best interests of the individuals involved 9 Reflect on and in clinical practice both individually and with peers identifying strengths as well as professional development needs and providing evidence of sound clinical judgements based on research and evidence based practice. 10 To maintain up-to-date and accurate case/progress notes and write reports reflecting clinical knowledge, ensuring that they meet the departmental standards, the Company policy standards and professional standards. 11 To maintain registration as a practicing professional with the Health Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. 12 To maintain registration with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Qualifications1. Current Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration.2. Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy - BSc degree or Equivalent.3. Evidence of continuing professional development.Knowledge1. To have knowledge of National, Regional and Local health and social care drivers.2. To operate as a practitioner with knowledge of learning disability, autism and associated mental health difficulties to ensure that individual occupational needs are identified.3. To have a broad understanding of Occupational Therapy models and approaches across the spectrum of health conditions, to include physical and mental health.4. To have a baseline knowledge of the Occupational therapy clinical evidence base, assessment and intervention approaches specific to the people we support.5. Evidence of ability to problem solve and make effective use of clinical supervision and informal support from more senior practitioners to bring about learning and effective outcomes for clinical intervention.6. Develop the skills and knowledge of approaches to support people through situations where there may be high levels of distress, where they may require complex reasoning to solve crisis situations or fluctuations in health needs.Skills and Abilities1. Ability to communicate information to a broad range of individuals and/or groups/family members/teams in a sensitive, appropriate manner.2. Ability to make decisions in the face of competing alternatives, with and without support from senior personnel as appropriate.3. Ability to self-evaluate and reflect in and on practice and to support less experienced or unqualified staff to see the value of such approaches to learning in practice.4. To begin to demonstrate ability to be analytical within professional reasoning.5. Demonstrate the values and beliefs through daily practice that reflect the core Occupational Therapy philosophy.6. To demonstrate flexibility in thinking and develop skills to start to take the initiative to make sound and reasoned judgementsExperience1. Experience of working as an Occupational Therapist within a clinical setting with people with autism, learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours than challenge. 2. Experience of working within mixed professional teams.3. Experience of working with people from a broad variety of backgrounds, life experiences and cultures.4. Previous experience of working/volunteering/ placement within a healthcare or social care setting or environment.5. Experience of receiving and making productive use of clinical supervision.6. Some experience of managing, organising and prioritising workload and caseload need.7. To demonstrate experience in working with and engaging effectively with client group.THE CONSULTANCY:Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Our client, Brent Council are looking for a Occupational Therapist to join their Team. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated Double-Handed Project Team. This innovative service aims to review and reduce double-handed care packages where appropriate, promoting safe, sustainable, and person-centred single-handed care. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of manual handling, equipment provision, and environmental adaptation to support individuals in achieving maximum independence and dignity. Working collaboratively with social workers, care agencies, and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will lead on complex case reviews to ensure care delivery is both safe and efficient, contributing to least restrictive practice and achieving cost savings across the system. Key Duties and Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify functional ability, care needs, and opportunities for single-handed care. Apply advanced manual handling knowledge to prescribe, demonstrate, and implement suitable moving and handling equipment, assistive technology, and adaptations. Work closely with social workers, care agencies, and care coordinators to plan, trial, and implement safe reductions in double-handed care where appropriate. Provide expert training, guidance, and risk management advice to carers, families, and support staff in the safe use of equipment and handling techniques. Ensure all interventions uphold least restrictive practice principles, promoting independence and dignity while maintaining safety. Contribute to organisational efficiency through careful review and redesign of care packages that deliver sustainable cost savings without compromising quality of care. Prepare clear, evidence-based reports, risk assessments, and recommendations in line with professional standards and statutory requirements. Monitor outcomes and provide follow-up reviews to ensure interventions remain safe, effective, and person-centred. Liaise with DFG (Disabled Facilities Grant) teams, reablement services, and equipment providers to support holistic care planning. Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records in accordance with HCPC and organisational standards. About You You will be a qualified and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with a solid background in community practice, rehabilitation, and manual handling. You will demonstrate confidence in complex risk assessment, intervention planning, and collaboration across professional boundaries. Essential skills and qualities include: Extensive knowledge and practical experience in manual handling and equipment provision. Ability to assess and implement single-handed care solutions safely and effectively. Strong partnership working skills with social workers, care agencies, and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes. Understanding of least restrictive practice principles and how these relate to independence, dignity, and safeguarding. Sound clinical reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Commitment to improving efficiency, achieving cost savings, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. Why Join Us This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping a forward-thinking, outcome-focused service that promotes independence and sustainability in adult care. You will join a supportive team that values innovation, professional growth, and shared learning. Your expertise will directly enhance the wellbeing of service users while contributing to a more efficient, compassionate, and person-centred care system. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobsReferral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.