Occupational Therapist Assistant

Deliver all aspects of OT business in Social Care (as defined in the Occupational Therapy Social Care framework).

Work with clients requiring short-term intervention of varying levels of complexity, requiring Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention, using a preventative approach to maximise independence. Identify through functional assessment necessary equipment and adaptations, contribute to creating appropriate care and support plans, considering any requirements under relevant legislative and policy frameworks.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct Occupational Therapy functional assessments to establish people’s abilities, difficulties and dependencies in order to provide a range of interventions, and identify current needs and outcomes to help the person optimise their independence.

• Work with collegaues to deliver a full range of occupational therapy intervention in social care, including supporting writing goals and outcomes within the enablement and outcome based care framework, implementing practical techniques, approaches and strategies to overcome barriers to independence including equipment and adaptations.

• Arrange for the delivery and trial of specialist equipment demonstrating effective use of resources by utilising recycled items. Comply with risk assessment policies as required by the Directorate and in line with MHRA guidance.

• Work collaboratively with partnership agencies including health, housing and the voluntary sector, in order to support integration initiatives, promote better housing strategies and deliver Disabled Facilities Grants.

• Provide advice and guidance and support carers to continue to optimise independence.

• Identify and refer any concerns to the relevant specialist team to ensure that clients are fully supported as required.

• Contribute to the development of new and existing practices, procedures and initiatives to ensure that Directorate resources are used effectively, and that government guidance and legislation are appropriately reflected.

• Accountable for own performance regarding adherence to all Directorate policies. Ensure continued professional development to support professional registration (HCPC).

• Create and maintain accurate, up to date and reliable data, information and records in line with information governance framework requirements, standards and best practice to ensure compliance with legislation.

Required qualification:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.

• Up to date registration with HCPC

• Competent to work at the Practitioner level of the Social Care Capabilities Framework for Registered Workers

• Trainings

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 3 months

Salary: £20.04-£38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ashford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• HCPC (required)