Community Social Services Occupational Therapist
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JustOT are recruiting for an HCPC registered experienced Occupational Therapist to work with our well-respected client based in Southampton.
Location: Southampton
Rate: £27.52 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary
Essential Requirements : HCPC registered , 3 years Social Services Experience
Working Hours: Full time 37 hours
Job Description:
To participate in the effective delivery of statutory Occupational Therapy services to adults with care and support needs, families and carers, be responsible for undertaking Occupational Therapy assessments, contributing to multi-agency planning, implementing actions, providing interventions and negotiating for and co-ordinating resources, reviewing resources in relation to adults with care and support needs to include safeguarding.
Key Accountabilities
1.To provide a service to adults with care and support needs, their families and carers who meet the threshold for statutory Occupational Therapy intervention. Assessing, planning and reviewing the needs for appropriate services and equipment/adaptations both minor and major. Providing reports as required. Providing advice, support and information to meet adults with care and support needs, their families and carers in partnership.
2. Commit to the protection and safeguarding of adults with care and support needs and value and respect their views and needs.
3. Contributing to the development of the team and service ensuring service users are provided with effective services ensuring anti discriminatory practice and in accordance with agreed performance standards.
4. Participate in individual and group supervision and training, to ensure that team and departmental performance standards are met and individual professional skills and knowledge is developed.
5. Ensure written records are accurate and kept in accordance with Data Protection requirements and department policies and procedures.
6. Contribute with the Team Manager in developing a Business Plan within a strategic framework for presentation to the Service Managers.
7. Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of service delivery and service performance against specified standards and targets.
8. Contribute and/or undertake direct work with individuals, families and groups in conjunction with other teams or resources.
9. To work flexibly according to the needs and requirements of adults with care and support needs, their families and carers to achieve the most effective service and fulfil statutory requirements.
10. To perform other duties that may be specified by the Team Manager or Service Manager.
11. All Occupational Therapy Staff are required to adhere to the various professional standards, including the Professional Capability Framework and the Health and Care Professions Council Standards
When you work with JustOT, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training and nationwide occupational therapy job opportunities.
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