Responsible for carrying out comprehensive assessments within the community for people who have either a permanent or a complex and substantial disability.

There has to be something about the provision of services that prevents people from needing an ongoing service

Responsible for carrying out assessments under relevant legislation such as the Care Act and Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act, to reduce handoffs and

ensure that changes in the environment that facilitate independence are reflected in the care provision.

 Being part of a Multidisciplinary Team, reviewing the appropriateness and effectiveness of the existing provision of care whilst exploring ways how service users can be

supported towards greater independence.

Responsible for the effective supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational therapy students as required.

Carrying out tasks within the OT and Sensory service which will deliver services that will support Adult Social Care ambitions and vision.

Work in partnership with service users, carers, and a range of other professionals and stakeholders to support people to maximise their independence.

Responsible for the review of support packages, equipment and adaptations.

Responsible for keeping accurate and timely case notes on appropriate systems at all times.

Assessment and prescription of Telecare and assistive technologies.

SERVICE SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assessment and provision of equipment and recommendations for adaptations.

To work within the relevant legislative framework, local, organisational and national priorities, policies and procedures that underpin all practice.

To be knowledgeable of the legislation underpinning practice such as The Care Act 2014, Housing and Regeneration Act 2008, Mental Capacity Act and Housing Grants,

Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.

Be aware of the local political drivers that influence  our  policy and practice.

To work in a multidisciplinary way to support the neighbourhood’s model in the service, working with health and social care partners and voluntary organisations.

To provide comprehensive OT assessments for residents with complex and substantial needs and their carers who have been referred to the Occupational Therapy Service. 

Undertake functional assessments to support social workers in developing packages of care.

To contribute to providing support packages for customers and carers with complex and substantial needs through appropriate OT interventions including advice, retraining,

specialist equipment and recommendations for complex environmental adaptations.

To present well thought out and clear specifications for environmental adaptations on behalf of disabled residents living in Hackney Housing, Housing Association, privately

rented and owner-occupied accommodation.

To identify and manage any risks related to the provision and use of specialist equipment within the home environment

To be responsible for recognising vulnerable people and following procedures to record, investigate and respond with appropriate and timely support and interventions

To assist with safeguarding adult enquiries, assessing and analysing risk and contributing to the development of multi-agency safeguarding adult plans.

To provide information, advice or signpost customers to a range of universal services.

To proactively promote activities and services that improve health and wellbeing.

To ensure  you work in a strength-based approach that reflects the principles of personalisation so your service user receives person-centred support which facilitates

choice and promotes independence.

Being part of a Multidisciplinary Team, reviewing the appropriateness and effectiveness of the existing provision of care whilst exploring ways how service users can be

supported towards greater independence.

Responsible for the effective supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational therapy students as required.

Carrying out tasks within the OT and Sensory service which will deliver services that will support Adult Social Care ambitions and vision.

Work in partnership with service users, carers, and a range of other professionals and stakeholders to support people to maximise their independence.

Responsible for the review of support packages, equipment and adaptations.

Responsible for keeping accurate and timely case notes on appropriate systems at all

times.

9. Assessment and prescription of Telecare and assistive technologies.