Occupational Therapist

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Barnet - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

6 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Role Purpose

To provide a high-quality person-centred Occupational Therapy service to adults in Barnet in line with the Councils responsibilities under relevant legislation departmental policies and professional standards.

The postholder will carry out professional Occupational Therapy assessments support planning and reviews with a strong focus on promoting independence wellbeing and achievable outcomes for adults and carers.

Key Responsibilities

Provide timely holistic and strengths-based Occupational Therapy assessments for adults with physical sensory and/or learning disabilities older people and carers.
Develop personalised outcomes-focused intervention plans to maximise independence safety and wellbeing.
Recommend and arrange appropriate equipment adaptations and/or rehabilitation programmes in line with assessed needs.
Work collaboratively with service users carers and multi-disciplinary teams to support people to live as independently as possible.

Identify report and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with legislation and Barnets safeguarding procedures.
Apply Making Safeguarding Personal principles in all safeguarding activity.
Contribute to risk assessments and risk management plans to ensure adults at risk are protected and supported.

Undertake strengths-based assessments and develop person-centred outcomes-led care and support plans in line with the Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework.
Review care and support plans to ensure they remain appropriate effective and proportionate.
Ensure the principles of wellbeing and prevention are at the heart of assessment planning and intervention.

Provide clear accessible information and advice to individuals and carers.
Signpost to local community and preventative services to support resilience independence and social participation.
Encourage service users to engage in self-management and utilise community resources.

Work within HCPC standards of proficiency professional conduct and local policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate timely and professional records in line with legal and organisational requirements.
Participate in supervision reflective practice continuing professional development (CPD) and service improvement initiatives.
Contribute to a positive team culture supporting colleagues and sharing best practice.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
HCPC registration (or eligibility for registration).

Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act 2005).
Experience providing Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to adults.
Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and Making Safeguarding Personal.
Knowledge of equipment assistive technology and home adaptation processes.

Strong assessment analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with adults carers colleagues and partner agencies.
Excellent communication both written and verbal.
Ability to manage a varied caseload and work autonomously.
Commitment to equality diversity and inclusive practice.

6 Month Contract With A Local AuthorityRole PurposeTo provide a high-quality person-centred Occupational Therapy service to adults in Barnet in line with the Councils responsibilities under relevant legislation departmental policies and professional standards.The postholder will carry out profession...

6 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Role Purpose

Key Responsibilities

Provide timely holistic and strengths-based Occupational Therapy assessments for adults with physical sensory and/or learning disabilities older people and carers.
Develop personalised outcomes-focused intervention plans to maximise independence safety and wellbeing.
Recommend and arrange appropriate equipment adaptations and/or rehabilitation programmes in line with assessed needs.
Work collaboratively with service users carers and multi-disciplinary teams to support people to live as independently as possible.

Identify report and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with legislation and Barnets safeguarding procedures.
Apply Making Safeguarding Personal principles in all safeguarding activity.
Contribute to risk assessments and risk management plans to ensure adults at risk are protected and supported.

Undertake strengths-based assessments and develop person-centred outcomes-led care and support plans in line with the Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework.
Review care and support plans to ensure they remain appropriate effective and proportionate.
Ensure the principles of wellbeing and prevention are at the heart of assessment planning and intervention.

Provide clear accessible information and advice to individuals and carers.
Signpost to local community and preventative services to support resilience independence and social participation.
Encourage service users to engage in self-management and utilise community resources.

Work within HCPC standards of proficiency professional conduct and local policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate timely and professional records in line with legal and organisational requirements.
Participate in supervision reflective practice continuing professional development (CPD) and service improvement initiatives.
Contribute to a positive team culture supporting colleagues and sharing best practice.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
HCPC registration (or eligibility for registration).

Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act 2005).
Experience providing Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to adults.
Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and Making Safeguarding Personal.
Knowledge of equipment assistive technology and home adaptation processes.

Strong assessment analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with adults carers colleagues and partner agencies.
Excellent communication both written and verbal.
Ability to manage a varied caseload and work autonomously.
Commitment to equality diversity and inclusive practice.