Northamptonshire City Council are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to undertake Occupational Therapy assessments / rehabilitation in Thackley Green. The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.
Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist includes.
Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment working along side the Team Manager. Visits to residents homes will be required. To ensure collaboration with our partner agencies. Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications. Recommending adaptations. Moving and handling assessments. An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people. Understand and demonstrate the council's values and behaviours, working collaboratively with colleagues, attending meetings and proactively contributing and problem solving.To Be Successful.
Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community. Experienced Adult Social Care OT required with minimum of 2 years' experience. Community OT post, with experience in assisting and moving, major and minor adaptations. Community based with provision of equipment to support home working. Ex...
Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist includes.
Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment working along side the Team Manager. Visits to residents homes will be required. To ensure collaboration with our partner agencies. Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications. Recommending adaptations. Moving and handling assessments. An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people. Understand and demonstrate the council's values and behaviours, working collaboratively with colleagues, attending meetings and proactively contributing and problem solving.To Be Successful.
Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community. Experienced Adult Social Care OT required with minimum of 2 years' experience. Community OT post, with experience in assisting and moving, major and minor adaptations. Community based with provision of equipment to support home working. Ex...