Summary: The role of Community Occupational Therapist in Sunderland involves providing comprehensive assessments and interventions for adults and children in the community. The therapist will collaborate with various agencies to enhance client independence and well-being through effective rehabilitation support. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, maintaining case notes, and participating in emergency response. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct functional assessments, moving and handling assessments, and determine the need for assistive equipment and adaptations.
• Provide rehabilitation support to enhance independence and well-being.
• Work in collaboration with the Home Improvement Agency, completing joint assessments and progressing referrals for Disabled Facility Grant (DFG) applications.
• Partner with company representatives to assess and recommend specialist or bespoke equipment.
• Participate in the Emergency Response rota to provide urgent support when customer circumstances change.
• Maintain high-quality case notes and reports in line with service standards.

Key Skills:

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with relevant experience.
• Strong background in community-based assessments and interventions.
• Experience in moving and handling, assistive equipment provision, and adaptations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners.
• Excellent report writing and record-keeping skills.

Salary (Rate): 41.15

City: Sunderland

Country: England

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other