3 months contract with local authority
Join the HASS Cranbrook and Loxford team, a dynamic multi-disciplinary group working across the borough. As a key member, you will handle approximately four cases per week, dealing with a mix of complex and standard occupational therapy (OT) cases. Your role is crucial in assessing and recommending major adaptations and equipment, ensuring the well-being and independence of individuals with diverse health conditions.
Responsibilities:
* Assess and recommend major adaptations and complex equipment, including preparing sketches, reading plans, and providing detailed specifications for major works.
* Collaborate within a multi-professional team to conduct comprehensive OT assessments, support planning, and reviews for individuals with various health conditions and their carers.
* Participate in duty tasks as required.
* Understand and apply the legal social care framework and housing legislation.
* Manage, plan, prioritize, and progress complex cases effectively.
* Evaluate and recommend simple and complex equipment, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policy, and guidelines on safe working practices.
Requirements
Requirements:
* Excellent knowledge and experience in assessing and recommending major adaptations and complex equipment, including manual handling.
* Proven experience in a multi-disciplinary team setting, conducting holistic, person-centered assessments.
* Strong understanding of the legal social care framework and housing legislation.
* Ability to manage, plan, prioritize, and progress complex cases independently.
* Professional occupational therapy qualification recognized by the HCPC.
* Interviews will be held as soon as possible.
Why Work for Redbridge?
* Integrated community health and adult social care service.
* Regular supervision and support.
* Flexible working opportunities available.