Occupational Therapy Assistant, Derbyshire

Occupational Therapy Assistant, Derbyshire 
Pay rate – to £19.85 per hour 
Contract role 
 
Pertemps are recruiting for experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant in Derbyshire 
You will need to be experienced in doing this job role in a Local Authority or NHS Setting. 
Details: 

• Social Care Practitioner for Occupational Therapy. North OT Team covering Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire and Bolsover areas. 

• We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Social Care Practitioners for a short-term contract until March 2026, covering the North of the County. You must have a proven track record of working successfully and efficiently with adults in the community in a Local Authority environment and have previous experience of Occupational Therapy interventions. This may include equipment solutions, minor and major adaptations, including partnership working with housing providers.  

• We have an experienced management team who are committed to providing good support, advice, supervision, and a welcoming team ethos.  

• You will be supported in your role by a wider network of Social Care Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Team Coordinators including a dedicated Occupational Therapy service manager and dedicated Occupational Therapy senior practitioners.  

• As part of our Adult Care Team, you will be required to take a strength-based approach to deliver a proportionate, personalised, safe and sustainable response for local adults, their carers, and families. 

• Working days: Full time.  

What you’ll bring: 

• Have knowledge and/or experience of working within a person centred, holistic and strengths-based way. 

• Have knowledge and/or experience in assessing a person’s activities of daily living.  

• Have knowledge and/or experience of physical, learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions and the impact on activities of daily living. 

• Have knowledge and/or experience of equipment and adaptation solutions. 

• Have the ability to manage and prioritise your casework. 

• Have good communication skills and the ability to form positive relationships with a wide range of partners, professionals and agencies. 

• Have good IT skills, time management skills and be highly motivated. Experience of Mosaic recording system is desirable. 

• Have an understanding of statutory legislation that underpins Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in adult social care and health. 

• Be a reflective practitioner with a commitment to supervision and development working within relevant codes of conduct.  

• Have knowledge and/or experience of safeguarding principles and how these are embedded in everyday practice. 

• Ability to travel for home visits. 

• What we offer: 

• A supportive and welcoming team who are committed to providing an excellent service. 

• Flexible and hybrid working. 

• Caseload management and regular supervision from experienced Occupational Therapists. 

• Regular peer support. 

• Developed and positive working relationships with Health and Housing partners. 

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 roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to 

• An easy registration process (all done online) 

• Referral schemes and incentives  

• Ongoing compliance managed for you 

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. 

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email graham.leatham@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.  
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager