Occupational Therapist, Islington

Occupational Therapist, Islington  
 
Pay rate - £29.62ph 
 
This role is based in Islington’s Integrated Discharge Service (IDS), part of Islington Social Services. IDS is a dynamic and fast paced team supporting residents of Islington being supported home from hospital over 7 days a week. The Occupational Therapy role is key in supporting assessing risk and designing interventions for Islington Residents at various stages of the Hospital Pathway to support people using their strength and achieving their outcomes. This could include: - Supporting the Discharge to Assess pathway through the screening of referral documentation and decision making around how to plan and support people home. - Post discharge assessment of people in their homes by providing therapy interventions, to support independence, recovery or prevent admission. This could include consideration of the environment, provision of equipment and minor adaptations, alternative ways to manage daily activities or manual handling recommendations. - Work with people on discharge pathways to design Reablement Plans and Goals, focused on strength-based practice and achievement of outcomes. -The role incorporates flexible working - home and office based. 
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you -  
 

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all Social Work roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to  

• An easy registration process (all done online)  

• Ongoing compliance managed for you.  

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.  

  
Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!  
Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email helen.omara@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information  
  
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.