Overview
This opportunity is available as a 24 month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity.
We’re an adult social care service that aims to give citizens of Essex as much choice and control over how they live their lives as possible. We want everyone to have the chance to live a full and fulfilling life with people they love and care about, in a place they can call home.
This is an exciting opportunity for a housing Occupational Therapist with experience in major adaptations to develop and support local district and borough councils. As an OT you will work alongside Environmental Health and Housing Officers within the quadrants to facilitate safe and early discharge of people from hospital, residential/nursing placements and hospices.
This post will provide the opportunity to work with adults and children with life-limiting conditions and life-altering injuries to prevent formal care placements where their home environment is not currently suited to their assessed needs. This work is essential to ensure discharges are not delayed because of the need for adaptations and housing-related issues.
Responsibilities
* Complete holistic assessments that include all housing factors impacting the individual and their household.
* Work with Health colleagues to assist with processing referrals to achieve safe, early discharge and prevent delays.
* Refer to universal services where appropriate and liaise with other colleagues to meet the needs of the individual.
* Address needs associated with specific impairments by providing equipment, support and signposting to alternative services where appropriate.
* Make recommendations based on assessed need for property types, adaptations and equipment, considering Health and Housing policy and legislation.
* Progress and support recommendations where specialist input is required.
* Work with Housing Officers to support Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funded recommendations.
* Ensure referrals are progressed effectively so that adaptations are completed efficiently.
* Collaborate with local and district councils to develop housing services that meet the greatest need and reduce hospital, hospice or residential care time.
* Manage cases assessed by Health or Social Care OT to support the Housing Officer.
About You
If you share our vision, enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories, you might be interested in this role.
You will be an Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC with a track record of creative thought, reliability and practical ability to deliver results. You will be comfortable with person-centred approaches and positive risk-taking.
You should have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations and guidance and be able to demonstrate evidence-based practice, with awareness of financial considerations and risk.
You will have strong communication skills and the ability to develop relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework.
This role involves travelling throughout Essex. A driving licence and car, or the ability to meet mobility requirements through other means, is essential.
What We Offer
* Opportunities for ongoing continuing professional development
* Flexible working options
* Employee wellbeing and counselling
* Lease car scheme
* Life assurance of three times annual salary
* Local Government Pension Scheme with related information available
* Volunteering leave
* 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential information, support and guidance
* Employee Networks to support you and influence change
* Payment of your professional registration fees
Whatever you want to achieve in your career, you can do it here. Apply now.
For more information, please contact Abbie Mollison (Essex County Council)
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Essex County Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and operates a Disability Confident recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments available during the recruitment process.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Follow us on social media and visit our careers page for more information.
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