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Job Title: Occupational Therapist
We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing individual needs and coordinating outcomes to meet them, promoting a strength-based approach, choice, and personalisation. This ensures that individuals can assess and manage their own occupational performance needs, risks, and uncertainties.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Promoting a Strength-Based Approach that fosters independence and personalisation, enabling individuals to assess and manage their needs, risks, and uncertainties within their living environment, and to meet their short and long-term goals, thereby delaying the need for long-term care and support.
* Identifying community and natural support resources, maximising individuals' assets and capabilities by utilizing preventative/universal services and other funding sources, in line with the Adult Social Care Strategy.
* Providing professional information, advice, and support to individuals, their carers, and colleagues, by building positive relationships and partnerships.
* Following appropriate training to undertake occupational therapy assessments using a range of health and social care tools.
* Organising and managing workload independently under the supervision of the OT senior Practitioner and/or Team Manager.
* Maintaining confidentiality and not discussing or disclosing information to unauthorised parties.
Requirements:
* An Occupational Therapy Qualification recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Registration with HCPC.
* Detailed knowledge of community care services within health or social care settings.
* Knowledge of legislation related to adult social care services and occupational therapy.
* At least two years’ experience in care work, gained through training, paid employment, extensive personal experience, or voluntary work.
* Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD) meeting professional standards.
* An enhanced DBS check dated within the last 12 months. If you are on the update service, you could be fast-tracked through our recruitment process.
* Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if not currently held.
About Archer Resourcing:
We have been helping professionals find exciting roles for years, with strong relationships with major employers in UK social care. We aim to connect you with the best opportunities.
Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to all applications. However, we may keep your CV on file for future opportunities.
We also offer a £250 referral bonus for anyone you refer who may be interested.
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