October 10. 2022
Children’s Occupational Therapist – Kings Hill 24-7 recruitment are looking for a Children’s Occupational Therapist to provide robust intervention for all Occupational Therapy business across the Promoting Independence and Supporting Independent teams as designated by the Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist, according to business need, demand and development of new ways of working. Deliver all aspects of OT business in Social Care (as defined in the Occupational Therapy Social Care framework) whilst also embracing leading and influencing change of approach and use of a new script for all colleagues, to promote a culture of early intervention and prevention whilst promoting maximising independence for the service users and improving their outcomes. Work with clients requiring short term intervention of varying levels of complexity, requiring Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention, using a preventative approach to maximise independence. Identify through functional assessment necessary equipment and adaptations, contribute to creating appropriate care and support plans, considering any requirements under relevant legislative and policy frameworks. This role involves travelling around Kent. A driving licence and car – or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means – is essential. Location: Kent, Kings Hill Payrate: £38 per hour, Contract type: Temporary (ongoing) Accountabilities for Children’s Occupational Therapist: Conduct Occupational Therapy functional assessments (including where appropriate self-assessments and carers assessments), to establish people’s abilities, difficulties and dependencies in order to provide a range of interventions, and identify current needs and outcomes (i.e. equipment, adaptations, housing needs, domiciliary support, residential care) to help the person optimise their independence. Work with collegaues to deliver a full range of occupational therapy intervention in social care, including supporting writing goals and outcomes within the enablement and outcome based care framework, implementing practical techniques, approaches and strategies to overcome barriers to independence including equipment and adaptations. Arrange for the delivery and trial of specialist equipment demonstrating effective use of resources by utilising recycled items. Comply with risk assessment policies as required by the Directorate and in line with MHRA guidance. Work collaboratively with partnership agencies including health, housing and the voluntary sector, in order to support integration initiatives, promote better housing April 5, 2018 strategies and deliver Disabled Facilities Grants to promote achieving the best outcomes for clients. Following a period of assessment, and identification of a persons eligible needs, contribute to the development of the care and support plan, providing clinical reasoning and risk assessments to support the case through the care assurance panel for authorisation. Provide Occupational Therapy specific information, advice and guidance (for example to carers, promoting self-purchase, health promotion) and support carers to continue to optimise independence. Identify and refer any concerns to the relevant specialist team to ensure that clients are fully supported as required. Provide professional advice and support to staff in the team, across the Directorate and multi-agency staff on all aspects of disability and strategies to maximise independence, to enhance the decision making process for the appropriate provision of services within the resources available. Contribute to the development of new and existing practices, procedures and initiatives to ensure that Directorate resources are used effectively, and that government guidance and legislation are appropriately reflected. Work in partnership with further education providers, including the offer of practice placement opportunities for student Occupational Therapists. Accountable for own performance regarding adherence to all Directorate policies. Ensure continued professional development to support professional registration (HCPC). Create and maintain accurate, up to date and reliable data, information and records in line with information governance framework requirements, standards and best practice to ensure compliance with legislation What you will need to be considered for the Children’s Occupational Therapist in Kings Hill: Degree in Social Work, CQSW/DipSW or equivalent and registration as a social worker with the General Social Care Council Evidence of relevant professional development Benefits of working for 24-7 recruitment: Fantastic opportunity to join the Public Sector workforce. Weekly pay 28 days holiday Access to online portal and payslips Amazing existing team Free onsite parking Flexible working options and other lifestyle benefits, we’ll enable you to make the most of your life outside work, too. Employee wellbeing and counselling Generous holiday and special leave allowances. We’ll support you to be to your best, with the resources, training, and development to empower you. Our client applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are successful, you will need to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure. What to do next? If this Children’s Occupational Therapist position sounds like the role for you, we would love you to get in touch. Please apply online and one of the team will be in touch.