Occupational Therapist

Requirements

The ideal candidate wil lhave the following experience

• Minimum 12 months post registration Housing OT or Social Care OT experience.
• Experience of assessing adults and children in the community and making recommendations for major and minor adaptations.

• Knowledge and understanding of the DFG process.
• Ability to maintain and demonstrate guidelines and standards of practice, including maintaining accurate and comprehensive records.

• Good understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014and Mental capacity Act 2005.
• Experience of Occupational Therapy equipment provision.

• Experience of reading new build plans for wheelchair accessible dwellings and knowledge of using DOC M to provide advice and recommendations to development (desirable).
• Experience of assessing client's in need of rehousing and providing housing needs reports (desirable).

Essential for The Role

• BSc in OT or equivalent. Registered as an OT with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Enhanced DBS will be required.

How to apply

For more informaiton, please contact Simone at Social Care Locums.

Other

This is a hybrid working role with a requirement for 2 days per week in the office.

Enhanced DBS is required - Adults & Children Car driver not essential but must be able to travel around the Borough for visits.