Your primary role will be to contribute to the provision of Occupational Therapy Services within Adult Care Services in order to promote independence, well-being and choice for older people and people who have a disability. You must have knowledge and experience of working with complex Moving and Handling cases and reablement provision within a community setting. You will need to have sound clinical judgement and experience of managing casework, together with expertise in the provision and fitting of standard/specialist equipment. Key requirements
* To meet the requirements of the professional regulator and to uphold the reputation of the profession and the Council.
* To work within the Professional Code of Conduct of Occupational Therapists.
* To undertake activities to support CPD and participate in the student placement program as per HCPC requirements.
* To manage and monitor a workload, organising work activities, prioritising and delegating or referring on as appropriate.
* To work in partnership with the people who use the service, their carers and other providers, respecting their views and promoting participation in decision making wherever possible whilst recognising the needs of all parties.
* To undertake assessment of need of service users who require a complex assessment, co-ordinating those assessments where multi-disciplinary input is required in accordance with the Directorates protocols.
* To provide functional assessments within the persons home environment.
* To aid with the progression of the person on a reablement pathway making use of exercise programmes and equipment to support progress of the person.
* To make recommendations, based on need for the provision of services, aids to daily living and adaptations.
* To signpost to other services as appropriate.
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About Dudley Council It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi‑million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game‑changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyburghvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.
In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:
* is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
* is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
* has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
* wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
* dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
* is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
As an employee of Dudley MBC, you will receive a comprehensive annual leave package, an option to join the pension scheme and regular supervisions. We invite you to be part of a forward‑thinking, dynamic council, which actively supports staff, and works to change people’s lives for the better.
You may need to work flexibly, travelling across the Dudley borough and will therefore need to have the use of a vehicle. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.
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