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Occupational Therapist

companyService Care Solutions
locationFratton, Portsmouth, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 7 months ago
Permanent
Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location: Portsmouth Rate of pay: Competitive rates up to £29 per hour dependant on experience and payment model

Job Description: As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a crucial role in our organization by undertaking essential and complex work with vulnerable adults. Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting moving and positioning risk assessments to ensure the safety of individuals. - Safeguarding vulnerable adults and implementing appropriate measures to protect their well-being. - Performing mental capacity assessments to determine individuals' ability to make decisions. - Conducting Deprivation of Liberty Assessments as necessary. - Handling Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments and ensuring individuals receive the appropriate care and support. - Providing crisis intervention for carers, informal carers, and service breakdown situations.

Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners to provide valuable support. - Conduct equipment and manual handling assessments, offering advice and joint assessments where necessary. - Provide recommendations and implement strategies to enhance individuals' independence and quality of life.

Requirements: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. - Registered with the relevant professional body. - Experience working with vulnerable adults, preferably in a community or social...