OR114610 – Occupational Therapist – Social Care Qualified

Work pattern: To be agreed – probably 2 office days / 3 days work from home , 37 hours a week

PAYE Pay Rate: £27.39 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To assess and support adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and/or learning disabilities, helping them maximize independence, social inclusion and safe care.

The role focuses on identifying suitable equipment, adaptations and manual handling solutions to help people remain safely at home for as long as possible and reduce reliance on care packages.

Typical Day

• Carry out occupational therapy assessments for adults, including people with complex needs.
• Assess for equipment, aids to independence and minor/major adaptations.
• Complete manual handling assessments and review the effectiveness of recommendations.
• Manage and review a caseload, keeping accurate and up-to-date case records.
• Work closely with Social Workers, NHS colleagues, GPs and other health and social care professionals.
• Monitor adaptation and equipment recommendations through to completion.
• Attend team meetings, supervision and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Support and supervise junior staff, Occupational Therapy Assistants and students.
• Contribute to improving occupational therapy services across the Vale of Glamorgan.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Adult Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention
• Complex needs assessment
• Equipment and adaptations assessment
• Manual handling assessments
• Promoting independence and enabling people to remain at home
• Caseload management and accurate record keeping
• Multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• Communication with NHS, Social Services, GPs and voluntary organizations
• Supervision and support of junior staff and students
• Monitoring and evaluating outcomes
• Knowledge of relevant health, safety, equality and Council policies

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Professional Occupational Therapy qualification
• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience carrying out occupational therapy assessments and interventions with adults
• Experience working with complex needs, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and/or learning disabilities
• Experience assessing equipment, adaptations and manual handling needs
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate electronic case records
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to support/supervise junior staff, assistants and students
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to promoting independence, equality, inclusion and safe care
• Ability to work in line with Council policies, Health & Safety and professional standards
• Enhanced DBS check