Company Description
Attendance Allowance Services (AAS) is dedicated to helping pensioners access the benefits they need to live with dignity and enhanced financial security. We specialize in supporting UK pensioners who require assistance with personal care due to physical or mental health conditions. Our fee-based service includes eligibility assessments, comprehensive needs analysis, and assistance with completing the DWP's Attendance Allowance application form. We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring no fees are charged if the application is unsuccessful.
Role Description
This is a part-time or full-time, home-based role for a Senior Occupational Therapist, located in the United Kingdom. The Senior Occupational Therapist will be responsible for conducting detailed telephone evaluations of clients’ medical conditions and mapping these onto care requirements within the client's home. The role involves remote interaction with elderly clients, assessing and documenting pensioners' care needs, and ensuring adherence to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) criteria for Attendance Allowance applications.
This is an extremely rewarding role and flexible working environment. Using your OT skills, it's your chance to make a major difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
Remuneration
Industry-leading rates of pay on a self-employed basis
Qualifications
* Strong skills in Occupational Therapy, Medicine, and Rehabilitation
* Effective Communication skills for client interactions and team collaboration
* Experience with elderly patients is a plus
* Excellent organizational and documentation skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team
* Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field
* Valid registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)