Community Occupational Therapist

Summary: The role of Community Occupational Therapist at Cambridgeshire County Council involves joining a dynamic team to provide assessments and support aimed at preventing the need for long-term care. The position offers a full-time contract with the flexibility to work from home and includes a manageable caseload along with opportunities for further training. The initial contract is for 3 to 6 months, with the potential for extension, focusing on delivering essential services across Cambridgeshire. Key responsibilities include assessing service users' needs, recommending adaptations, and ensuring the dignity and respect of vulnerable individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment.
• Undertaking assessments for equipment and social care support needs.
• Providing expert advice and assessments for equipment and home modifications.
• Recommending adaptations based on assessments.
• Providing/recommending specialist services to disabled people to remove barriers to social inclusion.
• Assessing people's equipment, adaptations, and housing needs.
• Conducting moving and handling assessments.
• Maintaining awareness of safeguarding vulnerable people and ensuring dignity and respect in interactions.

Key Skills:

• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist in the community.
• Experience with major adaptations.
• Manual handling experience.
• HCPC Registration.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (can be obtained by the employer).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Occupational Therapist Qualification.

Salary (Rate): £40

City: Cambridge

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other