Salary
Starting salary for this role is £44,075 (pro rata for part-time colleagues).
Role
Join our Children’s Occupational Therapy Team within Children’s Social Care, covering the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Council areas. The team works in the Community Social Care setting, enabling Children and Young People to participate, function and thrive in family life within their home environment.
Responsibilities
* Complete robust child-centred assessments, recommend and prescribe specialist equipment such as seating systems, bathing and toileting equipment.
* Assess the need for minor and major home adaptations and progress these through the Disabled Facilities Grant processes.
* Work closely with local housing associations and BCP Homes to recommend and facilitate adaptations to improve a child’s access to essential facilities within their home, and support re‑housing.
* Complete moving and handling risk assessments and write manual handling care plans, prescribing hoists and slings to ensure safe moving and handling of the child and reduce risks for parents and carers.
* Work in partnership with Health, Education and Social Care colleagues, completing joint assessments where appropriate and contributing to EHCP plans where necessary.
* Promote independence of the child and reduce risks associated with the care of a child or young person with disabilities.
* Undertake temporary and occasional more responsible duties as determined by the Children’s Occupational Therapy Team Manager.
* Participate and contribute to staff training within the council and across teams to share good practice.
* Take responsibility for clinical supervision of Occupational Therapy students whilst on placement.
* Use computerised systems such as Word, Excel and Mosaic for case recording and documentation in line with departmental and HCPC guidance.
* Complete Continuing Professional Development following the guidance given by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, ensuring all mandatory training is up to date.
* Work with Social Workers, Family Support Practitioners, a wider multidisciplinary team within social care and established links with Health colleagues across Dorset.
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified (HCPC registered) Children’s Occupational Therapist.
* Relevant experience working with children who have disabilities and complex health needs.
* Car driver with business use insurance.
Other Requirements
* Permanent 22.5 hour part-time vacancy, worked over three days agreed by the Team Manager.
* Understanding of how disability can affect children and their families, and a sound awareness of safeguarding.
Contact
Ruth Morgan, Children’s Occupational Therapy Team Manager – email ruthmorgan@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Legal & EEO
BCP Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
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