Occupational Therapist
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Job Summary
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- At least 2 Years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) DFE form required
- Experience in Reablement
- Proficiency in reducing care packages through Single-Handed Care Practices
- Skilled in conducting Moving & Handling Assessments and Risk Assessments
- Enhanced DBS Check
- DVLA Licence Check Required
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
- Conduct strengths-based Occupational Therapy assessments.
- Perform functional cognitive environmental and moving & handling assessments.
- Implement reablement-focused interventions to enhance independence.
- Evaluate existing care packages and explore single-handed care solutions.
- Carry out specialized moving and handling risk assessments and develop care plans.
- Assess and recommend equipment assistive technology and adaptations.
- Support carers through assessments and intervention planning.
- Conduct Mental Capacity Assessments and participate in Best Interest decisions when necessary.
- Collaborate with health social care housing and community partners.
- Offer professional advice to colleagues carers and partner agencies.
- Maintain precise case records and professional reports.
- Mentor less experienced staff students and Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed.
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Current HCPC Registration.
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience.
- Extensive experience in Adult Social Care.
- Proficiency in:
- Reablement
- Single-Handed Care Reviews
- Moving & Handling Assessments
- Functional Assessments
- Equipment Provision
- Adaptations
- Reablement
- Knowledge of:
- Care Act
- Mental Capacity Act
- Safeguarding
- DFG Legislation
- Occupational Therapy Best Practice
- Care Act
- Excellent report writing and communication skills.
- Strong experience in partnership working.
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
- Experience as a Practice Educator.
- Experience supervising OT Assistants or students.
- Familiarity with Assistive Technology and Technology Enabled Care.
- Experience in Local Authority Adult Social Care services.
- 28.40 per hour (Umbrella)
- Role within the Adult Social Care Service
- Opportunity to focus on reablement and independence-driven practice.
- Diverse caseload including functional assessments moving and handling and care package reviews.
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
- Enhanced DBS and DVLA Check Required.
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Essential Requirements Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Current HCPC Registration. Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience. Strong experience within Adult Social Care. Experience of: Reablement Single-Handed Care Reviews Moving & Handling Assessments Functional Assessments Equipment Provision Adaptations Knowledge of: Care Act Mental Capacity Act Safeguarding DFG Legislation Occupational Therapy Best Practice Excellent report writing and communication skills. Strong partnership-working experience. Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle. Desirable Requirements Practice Educator experience. Experience supervising OT Assistants or students. Knowledge of Assistive Technology and Technology Enabled Care. Experience within Local Authority Adult Social Care services. Whats on Offer 28.40 per hour (Umbrella) Adult Social Care Service Opportunity to focus on reablement and independence-focused practice. Varied caseload covering functional assessments moving and handling and care package reviews. Supportive multidisciplinary team environment. Enhanced DBS and DVLA Check Required. Suitable for candidates with experience as an Occupational Therapist Senior Occupational Therapist Reablement Occupational Therapist Community Occupational Therapist Moving & Handling Specialist or Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist.
