Senior Community Occupational Therapist
Submit CVWe are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Team, bringing specialist knowledge and experience in complex assessments, equipment provision and home adaptations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Assessing adults with complex occupational therapy needs, with a particular focus on home adaptations and maintaining independence.
Completing adaptation recommendations in accordance with Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) eligibility criteria.
Carrying out functional assessments and producing detailed specifications for both major and minor home adaptations.
Assessing, prescribing and recommending appropriate equipment, moving and handling solutions, and specialist seating to promote safety, independence and quality of life.
Working collaboratively with residents, contractors and partner agencies to coordinate and progress adaptation works.
Supporting the effective management of referrals and reducing waiting times to ensure residents receive timely interventions.
The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, sound knowledge of DFG processes and the ability to manage complex cases while delivering person-centred occupational therapy interventions.