Occupational Therapist

3 Month contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

To make appropriate use of local, departmental and independent resources

Maintain high standards of professional practice within your own workload

To use advanced skills, knowledge and understanding of the area of specialism to assist in the development of service provision and promote independence, choice and control for service users

Carry out all duties within a quality and equalities framework based on Council policy and performance targets, professional standards and best practice.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Support to Occupational Therapy Assistants as required.

Implement the Safeguarding Adults policy & procedure and manage staff through the process, including chairing complex strategy meetings.

Manage, monitor and review care plans involving users and carers, liaising with other workers and agencies as appropriate.

Essential Experience Required:

Experience of working in a social care setting is essential.

experience dealing with equipment and adaptations is essential.

Experience of providing services to vulnerable adults is essential.

Experience to carry out assessments in line with Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and responsibilities under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act and instruct/advise on appropriate techniques and equipment is essential.

Essential Qualification Required:

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by the College of Occupational Therapists is essential.

Having Registered with Health Professions Council is essential.

Additional information to note:

Working hours: 35 hours per week.

The role closes soon, please apply ASAP.