Senior Occupational Therapist

Job summary

We support people to be at their best.

We have the autonomy to do the right thing.

We want to help our residents live as independently as possible and our Senior Occupational Therapists have a vital role to play in that. They give people the time, resources and support they need to make a tangible impact on their everyday lives.

Youll have a supportive team, a manageable caseload; youll have a voice and youll be valued if you think somethings needs to change, we want to hear about it.

This is an opportunity for development and to change lives for the better.

What we're looking for...

Youre the person we are looking for if you are:

A qualified OT, with community experience. Passionate about the difference that we can make in peoples lives. Keen to be part of our supportive and friendly team. Interested in developing yourself and the team you work with.

Main duties of the job

You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training...

To work with people, including their advocates and carers, to coordinate the identification of their needs, undertake comprehensive assessments of individuals including those with diverse or complex presentations to develop person-centred SMART Goals and support plans designed to meet needs in ways that maximises independence, choice and control, and are legal and affordable. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, participating in the development of services and other staff, providing direction and assistance to support workers, other members of the team, and students. Take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal and to supervise and appraise allocated staff in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and councils appraisal policy. To be responsible for your continuous professional development, ensuring your practice is up-to-date and evidence based, attending all mandatory training and specialist training where appropriate. To work 37 hours Monday Friday.

About us

What it's like working in our team...

As an occupational therapist in our Adult Social Care Hub Team you will be working with people right at the start of their journey with social care. The Hub is the first contact for people with physical health issues, learning disabilities or for old adults with health problems.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training...

To work with people, including their advocates and carers, to coordinate the identification of their needs, undertake comprehensive assessments of individuals including those with diverse or complex presentations to develop person-centred SMART Goals and support plans designed to meet needs in ways that maximises independence, choice and control, and are legal and affordable. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, participating in the development of services and other staff, providing direction and assistance to support workers, other members of the team, and students. Take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal and to supervise and appraise allocated staff in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and councils appraisal policy. To be responsible for your continuous professional development, ensuring your practice is up-to-date and evidence based, attending all mandatory training and specialist training where appropriate. To work 37 hours Monday Friday. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered with HCPC with a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification. Safeguarding practice level 1.

Desirable

Safeguarding level 2 & 3. Practice Education Course. Supervisory management course.

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