Tripod are currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapaist to work in an Early Intervention role based in Stockton-on-Tees.
Paying £26-£30 an hour
Working Hours - Full time preferred but would consider part time and condensed hours
Duration : ASAP - Ongoing
Apply now or refer a friend for £500.
JOB SUMMARY:
- To undertake complex functional assessments for adults with a wide range of disabilities. Recommend equipment, adaptations and therapeutic interventions to maximise independence and safety at home and/or their community environments.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
- Carry out complex functional assessments of adults with a wide range of disabilities about their daily living needs and home and community environments
- Recommend and arrange provision of equipment and home environmental adaptations
- Carry out moving and handling risk assessments and arrange provision of moving and handling equipment in collaboration with care at home providers, other professionals, family, and client
- Recommend and plan appropriate therapeutic interventions to enable clients to remain at home for as long as possible and maintain/improve their functional abilities
- Provide advice and education to residential and day care staff on equipment, adaptations, and therapeutic interventions required to support adults with day-to-day activities
- Undertake Blue Badge, Buss Pass assessments
- Navigate clients within the infrastructure of local voluntary and independent sector services
- Liaise with relevant professionals and partner organizations
- Undertake professional development activities as necessary to meet the challenges of this role and participate in the delivery of continuing professional development
- Work closely with Housing Investment and Migration Service (DFG Team), Housing Improvement Agency, Thirteen Group Social Housing Landlord/other providers of housing, Tees Valley Home Finder Team, and Tees Community Equipment Services regarding provision of adaptations and equipment and recommendations of suitable housing