We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist Assistant to join a well-structured and exciting team in Wolverhampton. They are offering a fair and manageable caseload along with further training in the portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.
Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist Assistant includes;
* Provide support to the Occupational Therapists in the provision of prescribed equipment to meet needs identified in assessment, demonstrating and instruction in the safe use of.
* Implement action plans with clients/carers and modify plans as necessary.
* Teach new techniques to overcome disability.
* Recommend minor adaptations to clients' homes.
* Identify problems which require Occupational Therapist or higher level Occupational Therapy Assistant intervention and refer clients where appropriate.
* Provide on-going support to client/carers in relation to effects of disability.
To Be Successful;
* Previous experience working with adults with disabilities in the community
* Experience working with minor equipment
* Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
* Eligibility to work in the UK
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