JustOT are recruiting for an HCPC registered experienced Occupational Therapist, to work with our well-respected client based in Staffordshire.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
1. The Occupational Therapist within the Social Care Occupational Therapy Service will have responsibility for the assessment of people with a disability and provide the appropriate recommendations in order to assist in the Department's statutory obligations under current legislation.
2. This may include advice, provision of equipment, adaptations to the home and/or referral to other agencies.
3. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the management of a caseload.
4. Make individual home visits to assess needs.
5. Discuss with clients and carers to support and advise on appropriate action.
6. Liaise with appropriate professionals and agencies to gather specialist information.
7. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of daily living equipment and be proficient in the instruction and demonstration of this equipment.
8. Teach and develop daily living skills to enable Service Users to attain maximum functional independence.
9. Recommend, design and monitor the process for provision of adaptations in consultation with the service user.
10. Attend and participate in case discussions, case conferences and meetings.
11. Maintain accurate professional records, access information systems, write letters and reports.
12. Maintain and improve links with teams in Social Care.
13. Assist in professional projects to improve the profile of Occupational Therapists to other professionals, Departments, agencies and the general public.
14. Understand and implement Departmental procedures and policy.
15. Collate information and relay to appropriate person/team/agency.
16. Keep up to date with legislative change and professional Occupational Therapy practice.
17. Take an active part in team development.
18. Assist in giving and attending lectures, demonstrations and talks as appropriate to the profession.
19. Be involved in the guidance and support of other members of staff and attend regular supervisory sessions with the Supervising Officer.
20. With support from the Supervising Officer, be involved in the training of students from all disciplines.
21. Be aware of Health and Safety Regulations.
Requirements:
1. HCPC registered
2. 3 years Social Services Experience
3. Car driver
Hourly rate: £33.62
Location: Stoke
Hours & Days to be Worked: full time, Mon to Fri
Working arrangements: Mix of home working and office
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