The principal aim of Occupational Therapy in Social Care is to maximise the independence and safety of people with complex needs that result from physical and cognitive disabilities, provide advice that helps them manage the effects of their condition and to support their care givers within their own home and environment. The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively with a wide range of health, social care and housing professionals as well as partner agencies and service providers to ensure that social care is provided in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. To use their clinical skills and specialist knowledge to carry out home-based functional and environmental assessments with individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. The Occupational Therapist will work with people of all ages to help address the practical, everyday problems that can result from a disability and to maximise their independence. To develop intervention plans to meet the individuals identified needs, make the necessary arrangements to implement the intervention plan, evaluate the outcome of their intervention and to inform and involve others as appropriate. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: To undertake specialist Occupational Therapy assessments of people with needs resulting from physical or cognitive disabilities in their home environment, identifying functional and environmental barriers to independence, working individually and collaboratively with other health, social care and housing professionals as required. To use a broad range of Occupational Therapy skills and knowledge to provide advice on techniques that enhance function, promote independence, helps people manage the effects of their conditions, increase safety, or supports caregivers. Following a comprehensive assessment of risks, prescribing equipment or adaptations that promote independence, enhance safety or support caregivers in their role. To be professionally responsible for any equipment or adaptations prescribed. When required, to undertake the role of Lead Professional/care coordinator in multi-disciplinary interventions. This will include convening and chairing meetings and case conferences with families, representatives of partner agencies, and/or others and presenting information in a variety of formats. Undertake manual handling risk assessments and provide advice on safe working practices to both paid and informal caregivers. This will involve advising service users, caregivers and staff on safe manual handling and transfer techniques. Liaising with partner agencies, individuals, caregivers, and others on issues relating to environmental adaptations, community equipment and care provision. Independently manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring that care packages are tailored to utilise community equipment to its fullest potential and to enable single carer handling wherever feasible. Ensure that all records and documentation are maintained to agreed Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Local Authority and service standards and be able to provide accurate feedback to others. Prepare standard reports and contribute to reports for court/tribunals as required. Participate in and contribute to the continuing professional development of staff within the team and actively contribute to the training and development of other teams and services by sharing Occupational Therapy values and practice. Qualifications, Education & Training A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification e.g BSc Hons, DipCOT. Valid HCPC Registration as an Occupational Therapist for professional practice. Valid Enhanced DBS ADZN1_UKTJ