Band 6 Locum Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Title:  Enabling Independence Officer
Area:  South London Social Services
Salary: £negotiable (£25.70 umbrella)
Job Type: Locum
Contract length: Ongoing.                          
Job details:  Enabling Independence Officer required. Adults. JD available on request:

• The post holder will report to the Team Manager (or delegated officer) who is responsible for day to day management of the team where the assessment officers are based. Professional supervision via Clinical OT lead and/or Principal Social Worker (or delegated professional). 
• The post holder will jointly work with other directorates within the Council, health services, housing services and voluntary organisations and the independent sectors ensuring that all duties and responsibilities are carried out to professional standards in accordance with the Council’s policies, procedures and legislative framework. The post holder will be expected to maintain a working knowledge of legislation, regulations, guidance related to adults social services.
• Assessment Officers will maximise an individual’s potential independence by undertaking assessment, recommendations, rehabilitation techniques, equipment, adaptations, support planning and review for vulnerable and disabled people in the community, within the legislative framework, policies and guidance for services.
• As a team member will contribute to the development of the service through the business planning process, the setting of performance indicators and service targets. Work within the parameters set by the business plan but will apply professional judgement to day to day working and the delivery of excellent customer service in conjunction with the team and professional manager.

Working hours: 36 hours per week. 09.00 – 17.00.
Code: U. RQ1573359. 027008.B17793