Career Grade Reablement Occupational Therapist
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This position is offered on a career-grade basis, depending on knowledge, qualifications and experience. Details can be discussed at interview. We are looking for an experienced, person‑centred Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care Reablement Team in Westmorland and Furness.
This is a rewarding role central to our Promoting Independence Well-being Programme, focusing on early intervention and recovery to help people stay in control of their lives and reduce the need for long‑term care. You will support people to remain independent in their own homes or return home safely after a hospital stay. You will help individuals regain confidence and live the life they want to, doing the everyday things that matter to them.
Responsibilities
* Be a case holding Occupational Therapist, undertaking care management, strengths‑based Occupational Therapy assessments, manual handling and seating assessments, capacity assessments and Best Interest Assessments/Decisions with individuals and their carers, ensuring the development and delivery of personalised support to meet the Council's statutory obligations.
* Use professional judgement to ensure the implementation of effective risk management strategies to support adults at risk which may include Safeguarding Adults enquiries.
* Act as a point of contact that people can access for support in navigating their way through the care and support system.
* Work in line with relevant national legislation and professional standards, as well as organisational governance frameworks.
* Keep up with developments in relevant legislative requirements and best practice guidance, seek out opportunities for CPD and attend organised training as required.
* Contribute to developing professional practice and delivery of service by working with others including internal and external stakeholders, contributing to service planning and formulation of ASC policies, making recommendations for improvements, cooperating with change, to ensure standards are maintained and improved, successes are shared and lessons are learned.
* Carry out any other duties commensurate with the role as requested by management.
Job Description
* Be a case holding Occupational Therapist, undertaking care management, strengths‑based Occupational Therapy assessments, manual handling and seating assessments, capacity assessments and Best Interest Assessments/Decisions with individuals and their carers, ensuring the development and delivery of personalised support to meet the Council's statutory obligations.
* Use professional judgement to ensure the implementation of effective risk management strategies to support adults at risk which may include Safeguarding Adults enquiries.
* Act as a point of contact that people can access for support in navigating their way through the care and support system.
* Work in line with relevant national legislation and professional standards, as well as organisational governance frameworks.
* Keep up with developments in relevant legislative requirements and best practice guidance, seek out opportunities for CPD and attend organised training as required.
* Contribute to developing professional practice and delivery of service by working with others including internal and external stakeholders, contributing to service planning and formulation of ASC policies, making recommendations for improvements, cooperating with change, to ensure standards are maintained and improved, successes are shared and lessons are learned.
* Carry out any other duties commensurate with the role as requested by management.
Qualifications
Essential
* Accredited Occupational Therapy Degree or equivalent Professional Occupational Therapy qualification
* Registration with appropriate professional body
* Evidence of ongoing professional development/CPD within the last 2 years
* Evidence of successful completion of, or working towards ASYE
Desirable
* Knowledge and application of departmental and council objectives and initiatives
* In-depth knowledge and understanding of own professional area of practice and issues within Adults Services
* Understanding and application of theoretical approaches, models, practices & procedures relevant to customers, carers, professional colleagues
* Knowledge of National Policies and legislation relevant to area of work
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of extended relevant working experience including independent assessment and delivery of support
* Experience of case-load management and planning/implementation of interventions for allocated cases
* Proven ability to demonstrate sound judgement and autonomy of decision making in highly unpredictable situations
Desirable
* Ability to manage cases in which complex and contentious circumstances arise
* Ability to balance risk and safety
* Awareness and understanding of risk with the ability to escalate appropriately
* Ability to influence people to change and to make difficult decisions
* Contribute to work planning and resource allocation
* Change management within a positive framework, timescales and budget
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiating and motivation
* Ability to create innovative, person-centred solutions with customers and their carers
* Ability to create and maintain a culture that enables and empowers staff and customers alike
* Plan interventions to be implemented for customers individually
* Good time management and ability to work to deadlines
* Ability to network effectively with multi-disciplinary organisations
* Demonstrable information technology skills/competencies
* Ability to identify and challenge inappropriate practice
Additional information
UK registration and safeguarding checks apply. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For further information see UK Visas and Immigration guidance. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Location: South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4UF
Salary: £38,220 to £44,075 per year
Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Full-time
Job locations include Kendal, Barrow-in-Furness, Carnforth, Ulverstone, Nether Kellet and surrounding areas. Close dates and application details are listed on the NHS job posting.
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