Occupational Therapist - Discharge to Access

Occupational Therapist - Discharge to Access
Pay rate £29.62 per hour 
Vitalis are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to work in a Discharge to Access team in Islington.
 
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.
 
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND

• At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
• Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
• Hassle-Free Registration – Our easy online registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly.
• Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
  Compliance Simplified – Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career.
• Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.

 
Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
  • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
  • Looked After Children (LAC)
  • Children’s Social Work
  • Adult Social Work
  • Service Manager
  • Head of Service
  • Team Manager
  • Assistant Team Manager
  • A wide range of housing roles
  • Careers in SEND in local authorities

 
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.