Occupational Therapist
North Somerset Council, Cleeve, North Somerset
Occupational Therapist
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North Somerset Council, Cleeve, North Somerset
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 27 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 8f581819ebe44d0b8179386e215c15af
Location ref: Cleeve, North Somerset
Full Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Occupational Therapist either experienced or newly qualified to join a new Adult Social Care team. The Enhanced Support Team (EST) covers the whole of North Somerset, and we work alongside a person who may need more longer-term involvement from adult social care. We support adults with multiple health and social care needs utilising a strength based and person-centred approach, ensuring that the person, their support networks and relevant partner agencies are involved. The Enhanced Support Team consists of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Adult Social Care Workers., Undertake Occupational Therapy and Care Act assessments and reviews, to include mental capacity assessments and best interest decisions.
Identify and prescribe specialist equipment.
Identify and prescribe complex adaptations.
Complete specialist assessments, to include moving and handling and postural management assessments.
Assess and consider positive risk enablement as appropriate.
Where appropriate, the therapist can undertake a carer's assessment and make changes to the care and support package.
Transitions for young people who do not meet criteria for the Adult Transitions Team.
Working alongside Social Workers/ASCW's in the team to ensure a person has a streamlined approach to their intervention.
We offer:
Access to regular clinical reflective supervision which empowers you to make evidence informed professional judgements drawing on the latest research, theories, legislation, and policy frameworks.
Learning and Development programme, Quality Assurance Framework and membership to Research in Practice (RIP): providing every member of staff access to their resources.
Opportunities to access various training to enhance your skills, knowledge and performance as well as providing the opportunity to train in specific areas and access to regular legal and practice updates.
Preceptorship programme through the Newly Qualified Occupational Therapy (NQOT) framework for newly qualified occupational therapists.