Community Occupational Therapist Role
Job Title: Locum Occupational Therapist
Location: Tredegar
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
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Working within the Disability (0-25) Team, delivering occupational services to children and young adults aged 0-25 in the community and within a variety of settings.
Principal Accountabilities
1. To comply with the relevant sections of the Authority�s policy statement on Health, Safety and Welfare at Work
2. To adhere to the principles of the Corporate Equality Policy and ensure commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
Key Responsibilities
1. Effectively manage and prioritise occupational therapy referrals and caseload.
2. Effective delivery of occupational therapy intervention.
3. Work in partnership with outside agencies.
4. Work with the Team Manager to develop and improve the occupational therapy service.
Key Functions
1. To provide detailed assessments for children and young people with a disability and their carers.
2. To deliver a quality service in a variety of settings, including children and young people�s homes, educational settings, and respite placements as appropriate.
3. Liaise with colleagues in completing comprehensive assessments and care management of children with a disability within the team and other agencies as appropriate.
4. Carry out manual handling risk assessments in accordance with man...