This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the Transforming Lives Team - Prisons. As a valued member of this team, you will need to have a good understanding and experience of the application of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005.
You will have experience of working creatively with adults who have care and support needs and will bring a commitment to the principles of strengths-based practice, promoting independence and wellbeing whilst safely managing risks.
You will work within a wider Social Care Team and Directorate. This includes Community Forensic Social Work teams and the Mental Health Discharge Team.
Clinical Occupational Therapy supervision will be provided by a Senior Occupational Therapist and you will have the opportunity to link in with the wider Occupational Therapy teams within Nottinghamshire County Council.
Key Responsibilities
You will have responsibility of undertaking occupational therapy assessments and interventions of adult prisoners within Nottinghamshire and providing care and support where those needs meet eligibility criteria (Care Act 2014) and also for transferring that care back into the community when their sentence ends.
As you will be working in a wider Social Care team, you may also be required to undertake assessments in hospitals, community settings, assessing for and prescribing equipment, carry out environmental assessments of property to identify suitable housing. Carry out functional assessments with people to identify appropriate Occupational Therapy outcomes.
Assess and review to identify ongoing needs and commission appropriate services, e.g. equipment, adaptations, techniques, care packages, goal setting in order to maximise independence, improve quality of life for people with support needs and informal carers, and reduce, prevent or delay the need for formal or residential care in line with the Care Act (2014)
You will be working in an exciting and sometimes challenging environment in close partnership with the prison services and external agencies which will require high levels of confidence and independence.
As an ideal candidate, you will be:
A qualified Occupational Therapist, have current registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council.
Experienced Occupational Therapist
Have effective communication, negotiation, organisational and IT skills
Be committed to interprofessional collaborations with partner agencies
Be able to work autonomously and have a high degree of resilience
Able to drive and holds UK Driving Licence (except where disability precludes this)
Do you think you can make a positive contribution to the services that Nottinghamshire County Council offer? If so, we would love to hear from you!
If you feel that you would be well suited to work with us and have the relevant experience and skills to meet the job description, we welcome an application from you.
Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, you will join a professional and supportive culture, receiving regular supervision from a qualified Occupational Therapist both formally and informally, annual development appraisals and be supported to attend training to maintain your continued professional development.
For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Claire Clark Team Manager 01158546072
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