Occupational Therapist
AS-94
£24 Per Hour
Full Time
Contract
Staffordshire, Staffordshire
Social Care
Posted 12 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Responsible to: Adult Safeguarding Team Leader
Key Accountabilities:
- Under the direction of the Team Leader, to provide Occupational Therapy, including assessment and service provision, to adults with care and support needs in Prisons and approved premises settings.
- To carry an active caseload and undertake assessments of adults and older people with less complex needs, which could include initial assessments, including needs of carers, in accordance with Departmental Policy and procedure. To contribute to the development and implementation of care plans.
- Identify and assess risks associated with Moving and Handling and contribute towards the implementation of recommendations to reduce risk.
- Provide Occupational Therapy intervention to adults with less complex needs including recommendations for adaptations and equipment, planning and implementation of rehabilitation programmes, and counselling and advice as necessary.
- To provide Occupational Therapy advice on initial enquiries, supporting the first contact service.
- To build links with other agencies and other departments of the Local Authority to support service delivery.
- To review services provided as necessary in accordance with Departmental Procedure.
- To understand and participate in the implementation of quality standards and cost effectiveness of the service.
- To maintain case records and documentation in accordance with departmental procedure, policy and practice, and prepare reports as necessary.
- To participate in training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills
- and continued professional development.
- To find and use evidence on which to base professional practice.
- To undertake other duties appropriate to the post as required.
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