Occupational Therapy Assistant/Technician

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews are currently looking for a Social Services Occupational Therapy Assistant/Technician to work in Croydon.

Location: Croydon

Contract Type/Length: Locum ongoing contract. Full-time, part-time will be considered

Pay Rate: £25 to £30 per hour (Assignment rate)

Main duties:

• Conduct assessments for minor equipment and adaptations (e.g., grab rails) and complete duty functions as required
• Manage a caseload of individuals with diverse and complex needs
• Work with other professionals to ensure comprehensive provision
• Accurately input information for monitoring and planning purposes
• Aim to provide an efficient and cost-effective service, utilizing appropriate resources from Social Services, Health, the Council, and community organisations

Benefits of working with us:

• Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
• Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
• Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Therapy roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
• Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
• Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Therapy Assistant and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer.
• Professional Development: Working as a locum Therapy Assistant provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. 

Requirements of the Therapy Assistant

• Recent experience within Occupational Therapy
• NHS experience would be advantageous but not essential

We welcome applications from Occupational Therapy Assistants within different services as we have other roles available within the NHS and private sectors.

Contact: This Therapy Assistant job is advertised by Reece Golding; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

We welcome applications from Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistants (Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7 and above!) within different services as we have other roles available within the NHS and private sectors. Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this physio role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you. 

Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.