Community Occupational Therapist

Summary: The role of Community Occupational Therapist at Leeds Council involves joining a dynamic team to assess and support service users with complex needs in their home environment. 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 potential for extension based on performance and project needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs related to home environment.
• Undertaking assessments for equipment and social care support needs.
• Providing expert advice and assessments for equipment and home modifications.
• Recommending adaptations and conducting moving and handling assessments.
• Providing training to disabled people, carers, and staff on moving and handling.
• Carrying out moving and handling risk assessments and making recommendations for equipment.
• Assessing people's equipment, adaptations, and housing needs.
• Ensuring safeguarding of vulnerable people and maintaining dignity and respect.

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): £30

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other