Locum Best Interest Assessor Occupational Therapist

Job Title:  Occupational Therapist
Location:  Blackburn with Darwen Council – Blackburn
Area:  North West Social Services
Salary:  £30 (Umbrella)
Job Type:  Locum
Contract length:  Ongoing                          
Job details:  Skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist required to start asap for Moving & Handling Services. This role involves delivering essential community-based assessments and interventions for individuals requiring moving and handling support to promote independence, safety, and well-being.

• Conduct community assessments in a local authority setting, identifying needs and recommending both standard and specialist equipment for moving and handling.
• Perform comprehensive moving and handling assessments, ensuring safe practices and compliance with relevant guidelines.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and other professionals to create individualised support plans focused on safe mobility and handling.
• To assess and demonstrate single handed solutions to meeting handling needs in a community setting.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records in line with professional and legal standards.
• Provide demonstration and instruction to formal and informal care providers on the safe moving and handling practice and use of equipment provided from the outcome of the assessment.

Skills/experience: HCPC registration and relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy. Demonstrated experience working within a local authority setting. Proficiency in completing moving and handling assessments. Strong knowledge of equipment provision and home adaptation processes. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Working hours: Full time.

Code:  U. XMS 000A 923D / 1. 024011.B19054