Lancashire County Council are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic. Short term support service. The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.
Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist includes.
Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment Holistic face to face assessments, reviews and support planning to support the transition onto appropriate services. Working along side the Team Manager. Visits to residents homes will be required. To ensure collaboration with our partner agencies. Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications. Recommending adaptations. An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people. Understand and demonstrate the council's values and behaviours, working collaboratively with colleagues, attending meetings and proactively contributing and problem solving.To Be Successful.
Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community. Experienced Adult Social Care OT required with minimum of 2 years' experience. Previous experience working with major adaptations. Manual handling experience. HCPC Registrat...
Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist includes.
Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment Holistic face to face assessments, reviews and support planning to support the transition onto appropriate services. Working along side the Team Manager. Visits to residents homes will be required. To ensure collaboration with our partner agencies. Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications. Recommending adaptations. An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people. Understand and demonstrate the council's values and behaviours, working collaboratively with colleagues, attending meetings and proactively contributing and problem solving.To Be Successful.
Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community. Experienced Adult Social Care OT required with minimum of 2 years' experience. Previous experience working with major adaptations. Manual handling experience. HCPC Registrat...