Band 6 Locum Adults Occupational Therapist

Job Title:  Specialist Housing Occupational Therapist
Area:  Merseyside Social Services 
Salary:  £39.45 umbrella
Job Type:  Locum
Contract length:  Ongoing                          
Job details:  Specialist Housing Occupational Therapist required. JD available on request: To work with adults, families, and carers to complete strength based assessments to promote independent living and improve quality of life. To prevent or delay admission to hospital, care packages or long term residential care. Key Responsibilities of the Role:
• Complete strength based assessments for people with disabilities within the City Council’s eligibility criteria, applying the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
• Establish partnerships with people with disabilities and carers (including young carers), actively using consultation and participation.
• To recommend, demonstrate and organise the supply of equipment and structural adaptations to meet the assessed need.    
• To work collaboratively with other professionals, statutory, voluntary, community resources and other stakeholders to ensure the best possible services are provided for people and their carers within available resources.
• Manage a diverse workload within Adult Social Care priorities and City Council policies. 
• Utilise appropriate training and development opportunities, participating in own professional development in line with criteria set out by the Allied Health Professionals Council.
Working hours: 35 hours per week. 09.00 – 17.00.
Code:  U. RQ1555495. 014007.B17031