Occupational Therapist

2 - 3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide specialist Occupational Therapy services to adults within the community, promoting independence, wellbeing and safe living through assessment, intervention and reablement-focused support.

The postholder will undertake Occupational Therapy assessments, develop person-centred intervention plans and work collaboratively with individuals, carers and multi-disciplinary teams to reduce dependency on formal care services. A key focus of the role will be supporting reablement outcomes and reducing moving and handling requirements through the promotion of single-handed care practices where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments within community settings.
  
• Support adults to maximise independence and remain safely within their own homes.
  
• Deliver reablement-focused interventions and support plans.
  
• Assess functional abilities and identify opportunities to reduce reliance on long-term care.
  
• Review existing care packages and identify opportunities for greater independence.
  
• Promote and implement single-handed care practices where safe and appropriate.
  
• Reduce unnecessary moving and handling assistance through assessment, equipment provision and rehabilitation.
  
• Assess and recommend specialist equipment and adaptations.
  
• Undertake moving and handling assessments and provide guidance on safe practice.
  
• Work collaboratively with carers, families, care providers and health professionals.
  
• Develop outcome-focused support plans based on individual needs and goals.
  
• Monitor, review and evaluate interventions and care arrangements.
  
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions.
  
• Maintain accurate records, assessments and reports.
  
• Ensure all practice complies with professional standards, legislation and local policies.
  
• Support service users through change and promote strengths-based approaches.
  

Requirements

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
  
• HCPC Registration.
  
• Minimum 2 years post-qualified Occupational Therapy experience (PQE).
  
• Experience working within Adult Social Care or Community Occupational Therapy services.
  
• Experience delivering reablement interventions.
  
• Experience reviewing and reducing care packages.
  
• Experience undertaking moving and handling assessments.
  
• Experience promoting and implementing single-handed care practices.
  
• Knowledge of:
  • Care Act 2014
    
  • Moving and Handling Regulations
    
  • Safeguarding Adults
    
  • Strengths-Based Practice
    
  • Reablement and Rehabilitation Approaches
    
• Strong assessment, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload.
  
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
  

Desirable

• Experience working within Local Authority Adult Social Care services.
  
• Experience prescribing specialist equipment and adaptations.
  
• Experience within hospital discharge or community rehabilitation services.
  
• Knowledge of major adaptations and Disabled Facilities Grant processes.
  

Additional Information

• Location: Solihull (Community-Based with Hybrid Home/Office Working)
  
• Hours Per Week: 37 Hours
  
• Payment Frequency: Bi-Weekly Payments