Community Social Services Occupational Therapist
JustOT are recruiting for an HCPC registered experienced Occupational Therapist to work with our well-respected client based in London.
Location: London
Rate: £32.02 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary
Working Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, hybrid working
Responsibilities
* Carry a caseload of adults and paediatrics with a varied range of complexity.
* Take on care coordination responsibility for the caseload.
* Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
* Ensure that the Care Act 2014 is implemented in all aspects of the role.
* Work with service users, carers and other professionals to minimise and manage risk whilst enabling the service user to maintain their chosen lifestyle as far as possible.
* Obtain informed consent for all care coordinated cases.
* Keep Senior Practitioner informed of any significant events relating to the service.
* Provide advice and consultancy to colleagues within the immediate team and to a wider range of stakeholders, which may include the NHS, the independent sector and members of the public as appropriate.
* Keep records of work undertaken and enter data on the database in accordance with Council Policy.
* Participate in an urgent response system as directed by the Team Manager.
* Promote the Personalisation agenda and support implementation of Self Directed Support.
* Facilitate development and validation of support plans and record unmet need.
* Investigate and respond appropriately to complaints.
* Attend multidisciplinary, locality and other meetings as required.
* Meet contractual agreement by attending regular supervision.
* Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults in your care and those who you come into contact with.
* Undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post.
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