Occupational Therapy Assistant
Location: Haringey
Rate: £22/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Full Time: 36 hrs a week (Mon - Fri)
Hatched Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities to find an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work in the adaptations team. The role involves contacting and assessing residents who are waiting for adaptations to make their properties accessible. You will work with families of disabled children, older people, and adults with disabilities or long-term health conditions to support their independence through the provision of equipment and adaptations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, confidence with IT processes and applications, and outstanding customer care skills are essential.
There is an opportunity to develop skills in social care assessments and learn from Occupational Therapists. Experience working in customer care and with older or disabled individuals is required.
Role Purpose:
1. To work with people with disabilities to encourage independence and choice within the community.
2. To undertake all assessments from a strengths-based perspective to promote and maximize the independence of all assessed clients.
3. To ensure the provision of effective advice and guidance arising from the assessment.
4. To ensure the most appropriate equipment/adaptations are provided to the client.
5. To undertake carer's assessments and reviews in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policies, and procedures.
Skills and Experience:
* To keep accurate and up-to-date case records and written reports using the council's IT systems in line with statutory and local protocols.
* To provide guidance and information concerning Occupational Therapy service provision to other agencies, e.g., Housing Associations, Carer Agencies.
* To maintain effective working relationships across services within Adult Social Care, as well as with other agencies including Acute Hospital NHS trusts, Mental Health services, District Nurses, GPs, voluntary organizations, and independent care service providers.
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