Job Title: Community Occupational Therapist Banding: Band 6 Location: Chatham, Kent Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate: Up to £38 per hour An exciting opportunity has become available for a Community Occupational Therapist to work for our private client based in Chatham, Kent. The post is available to start as soon as possible, offering full-time hours for a short-term contract. What will your responsibilities be? As a Community Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of individuals and developing personalised care plans to enhance their independence and quality of life. You will work closely with clients, their families, and other professionals to provide holistic support, including recommending and arranging for necessary equipment and adaptations. Your role will involve conducting home visits, evaluating living environments, and ensuring that clients can safely and effectively perform daily activities. Additionally, you will provide expert advice, advocate for clients' needs, and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive care. This position requires strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to improving the well-being of those you serve. Qualifications and Experiences: • HCPC registration • A valid driver's license with business cover is essential • Proven experience in occupational therapy, preferably within community settings • Ability to adapt to a hybrid working model, balancing remote case work with in-office duties 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.