Job Title: Social Services Occupational Therapist Banding : Band 6 Location : Alfreton, Derbyshire Working Hours: 37.5 per week Rate : Competitive, to be discussed upon application An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Social Services Occupational Therapist to work for a private client based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The role is available for a successful Occupational Therapist to start immediately, offering full-time hours per week for a short term contract. What will your responsibilities be? As an Occupational Therapist in Social Services, you will assess individuals’ needs and create tailored care plans to enhance their independence in daily activities. You will provide therapeutic interventions, support rehabilitation, and offer expert advice to individuals, families, and carers. You will manage cases, monitor progress, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care. Safeguarding, record-keeping, and community integration are key aspects of your role. Additionally, you will stay up to date with professional development to deliver high-quality care and support to those in need. Qualifications and Experiences: Have experience of working in a local authority 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 occupational performance. Have knowledge and/or experience of equipment and adaptation solutions/ experience of DFG provision. 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 partner professionals and agencies. Have good time management skills and be highly motivated. Have an understanding of statutory legislation that underpins Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in adult social care and health. Must have HCPC How to apply? If you are an Occupational Therapist that has excellent communication and rapport building skills and would like to create a positive change to those with mental health difficulties, we would like to hear from you as soon as possible. Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. 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 by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.