```html Who You Are Possess a professional occupational therapy qualification recognized by HCPC and maintain current HCPC registration. Demonstrated experience in completing assessments, reviews, and working within community settings. Proficient in preparing needs-led assessments/reassessments and support plans, and utilizing IT systems. Skilled in handling safeguarding issues and conducting Best Interest assessments and mental capacity assessments. Experience in multi-disciplinary teams in social care or health settings, understanding community equipment and adaptations, including the Disabled Facilities Grant, manual handling, and risk assessment. Adept in legal frameworks relating to social care, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act, with knowledge of safeguarding and Liberty Protection Safeguards. Effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with strong influencing and negotiating skills. Committed to equality of opportunity, acting as a role model and upholding high personal and professional standards. Adaptable, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach in a dynamic work environment. What the Job Involves Deliver effective adult social care services, improving outcomes for people and carers through high-quality, holistic assessments. Utilize a strengths-based, person-centered approach, encouraging independence and optimizing individual abilities. Manage caseloads, utilizing specialist knowledge for interventions, assessment, care planning, and safeguarding investigations. Work collaboratively with health services and partners to ensure timely hospital discharges and prevent admissions. Develop and maintain professional standards, promoting integrated working and effective communication within the team and with external partners. Conduct complex, person-centered assessments, including Liberty Protection Safeguard assessments, developing rehabilitation plans to promote choice and independence. Support personal budget management and resource allocation to maintain independence. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, safeguarding policies, and departmental procedures. Provide supervision, support, and mentorship to unqualified staff and students, fostering professional development. Utilize management information systems for effective data management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in records and reports. Engage in continuous professional development, maintaining up-to-date knowledge and participating in supervision and training opportunities. This is a maternity cover post for 5 months, requiring manual handling experience and risk assessment proficiency. ```