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Main duties of the job
* Have a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC. A special interest in Paediatrics, experience working with children and families is an advantage. Experience in the provision of specialist equipment, major adaptations and moving and handling is essential.
* Be a problem solver, develop positive relationships, make sound judgements, have excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.
* Be a confident communicator with a can‑do approach, be motivated and a critical thinker with the ability to understand the needs of children and families.
* Be supportive and ambitious with excellent organisational skills, keen to share knowledge and skills to develop others.
* Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and supporting the Child Friendly vision for Leeds to be the best city in the UK.
Job responsibilities
* To undertake a range of complex Occupational Therapy assessments, with an occupational focus aimed at reducing barriers to inclusion.
* To undertake re‑enablement assessments that have an occupational emphasis and to be responsible for the care planning for the whole process.
* To manage and monitor a workload of complex and diverse cases within the parameters of agreed policies and practices, together with professional guidance and support from team managers.
* To develop, implement and review outcome‑focused Occupational Therapy interventions to meet assessed needs and promote independent well‑being and inclusion within delegated levels of responsibility.
* To identify specialist housing needs of disabled people and their families and support them in accessing suitable housing/adaptations.
* To organise work activities taking account of the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities ensuring statutory legislation and service priorities are met.
* To provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on analysis of complex evidence, for example, recommendations for major adaptations and specialist/bespoke equipment.
* To complete moving and handling and hoist training, and then carry out complex moving and handling assessments, and provide subsequent advice and training to disabled people, carers and staff as appropriate.
* To carry out complex moving and handling assessments, make appropriate recommendations for specific equipment to reduce the risk for carers.
* To deliver, fit and collect equipment as appropriate, including necessary moving and handling of equipment.
* Following assessment to provide/recommend complex and bespoke services to disabled adults, older people, children and young people which remove barriers to social inclusion, to improve quality of life for disabled people and their carers.
* To obtain the views of the disabled person during the assessment process and take them into account when making recommendations for service provision.
* To take a lead for the enhanced screening of new referrals and people already in receipt of services.
* To provide comprehensive knowledge of specialist equipment and complex adaptations to users, carers and less experienced members of the team.
* To provide expert advice, support and guidance on casework to less experienced team members, both registered and unregistered.
* To provide support and professional supervision to new graduate OTs, OTs and unregistered staff and ensure the person achieves the appropriate skills and competencies.
* To attend regular personal and professional supervision with the identified supervisor.
* To provide practice education for OT students, including student placements and other student‑related activities.
* To maintain up‑to‑date accurate case notes and other records, write reports as required.
* To assist with recruitment and selection of new graduate OTs, Community OTs and unregistered staff.
* To contribute to the promotion of improved outcomes for individuals, families, carers and groups from diverse and disadvantaged communities.
* To use management information systems, keep them up to date and provide concise and accurate information about circumstances and plans within the requirements of data protection.
* To be responsible for analysing information to support the ongoing needs of service users, their families and carers.
* To work with other services within the council to deliver efficient and effective solutions to barriers faced by disabled people.
* To work to the prescribed standards for service provision, maintain performance and develop practice and experience in line with personal targets agreed with line manager through supervision and appraisal.
* To disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard of service.
Qualifications
* Appropriate professional qualification: Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
* Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) upon commencement of the post and maintain yearly registration.
What we offer you
* A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
* Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
* A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
* A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.
How to apply
Apply for this job online. Please complete the online application form. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans and LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
For the post, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children or Adults barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex‑offenders policy.
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