Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Reablement & Sensory Needs Team
Location: Thatcham
Type: Permanent
Hours: Part time/full time
Salary: £32,076 - £41,418 per annum
Job Description
We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care team in Thatcham. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in assisting Service Users, Carers, and various partners in optimising reablement services, equipment usage, and living environment adjustments to enhance individual independence and achieve desired outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Service Users, Carers, and Social Care Practitioners to facilitate Self Directed Support Planning and Personal Budget setup.
- Maximise opportunities for vulnerable individuals to maintain independence by assessing and managing risks effectively.
- Coordinate with reablement services, Health colleagues, and other stakeholders to develop individual Self Directed Plans.
- Ensure compliance with eligibility criteria and best value principles in resource allocation.
- Provide Occupational Therapy expertise to support colleagues and enhance service delivery.
Main Duties:
- Adhere to professional standards set by the College of Occupational Therapy.
- Advise and prescribe reablement programs tailored to individual needs, goals, and safety.
- Support service users in constructing Support Plans and accessing appropriate resources.
- Process applications for Disabled Facility Grants and ensure progress monitoring.
- Implement safeguarding procedures to ensure service user safety.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to manage risks effectively and promote independent living.
- Promote equality, fairness, and dignity in service delivery.
- Maintain accurate records and reports.
- Engage in self-development through supervision, appraisal, and training opportunities.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health Professions Council.
- Experience in Adult Social Care Sector.
- Knowledge of national legislation including Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
- Familiarity with Safeguarding Adults procedures.
- Understanding of self-directed support process, personalisation, and personal budgets.
- Ability to use Outlook, web browsers, and Microsoft Office tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.
- Positive attitude towards risk enablement and management.
- Public-facing role requiring proficiency in English communication.
- Enhanced DBS check with relevant barred list/s.
- Willingness to participate in Duty Rotas and possess a full driving license.
- Ability to provide training on techniques related to individual conditions.
Desirable:
- Moving and Handling Assessor qualification.
- CPD record.
- Familiarity with services available in the community and health services.
If you are a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a passion for enhancing independence and improving the lives of vulnerable individuals, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
