Leeds Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension. Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist includes. Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment Undertaking assessments for equipment and social care support needs. Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications Recommending adaptations complete moving and handling and hoist training, and then carry out moving and handling assessments, and provide subsequent advice and training to disabled people, carers and staff as appropriate. To carry out moving and handling risk assessments, make appropriate recommendations for specific equipment, to reduce the risks for carers Following assessment provide/recommend specialist services to disabled people which remove barriers to social inclusion. Assess people's equipment, adaptations, and housing needs. Moving and handling assessments. An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of \n the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people. To Be Successful. Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the co...