Our client require an Occupational Therapist with social services/adaptation experience to provide an Occupational Therapy service to meet the identified needs of people with a physical disability
We are recruiting for 2 vacancies at 37 hours per week
£21.51/hr
Job Role
- To carry out a comprehensive assessment of service users including those with complex needs to promote and maintain maximum independence in accordance with the Directorate’s statutory duty.
- To carry a full caseload in accordance with level of experience.
- To liaise with, and offer professional advice to other professions as in Health, Social Services and voluntary sector, etc., in relation to the provision of occupational therapy services to service users.
- To provide advice and instruction on appropriate equipment and ensure its safe use by all those involved, e.g., service user, family, carers.
- To liaise with other directorates/agencies/contractors with regard to making recommendations for major structural adaptations.
- To make recommendations on re-housing where adaptations are inappropriate.
- To provide advice and support to the service user and their family or carers.
- To keep accurate and up to date records on Carefirst in accordance with Directorate policy and procedures, compiling reports and statistical data as required.
- To participate in initiatives around quality issues within the Directorate.
- To promote and implement the Council’s Equality Policy in all aspects of employment and service delivery.
- To act as clinical supervisor to OT students on placements within the Directorate.
- To participate in Directorate in-house training sessions as appropriate.
- To be responsible for keeping up to date with current trends and developments in OT to ensure good practice and to participate in learning opportunities whenever possible.
- To be familiar with and understand the implications of relevant current legislation.
- To develop and keep a CPD portfolio.
- To be actively involved in training/joint working initiatives with Health and other Social Services colleagues and voluntary agencies.
Your Requirements
- Recognised professional qualification in Occupational Therapy (Degree or Diploma)
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation relating to community care, disability, carers, with knowledge of current safeguarding policies and procedures
- Able to advocate on behalf of service users with a commitment to service user empowerment
- Effective assessment, planning and reviewing skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload autonomously
- Able to summarise, analyse and evaluate complex information
- Excellent recording and report writing skills using electronic data information systems
- Awareness of the impact of disability on quality of life and independence
- Able to contribute to, and work within, a supportive team environment
- Able to liaise effectively with other agencies and professionals
Additional Requirements
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure Certificate
- Suitability to work with client group
- Current HCPC Registration
- Flexible approach to work, location, duties and hours