Job Description

Our client Walsall council is looking for an Adults Occupational Therapist to join their team.

Job role

• To provide an effective and efficient social care occupational therapy service to adults, children and carers.
• To undertake occupational therapy assessment of individual needs promoting the principles of strengths-based practice, personalisation and choice and control.
• To work in accordance with relevant legislation and national and local guidance
• To undertake safeguarding duties as required to protect children and adults with care and support needs from abuse or neglect.
• To practice occupational therapy in a transparent, accountable and safe way in accordance with professional standards, ethics and values.

Responsibilities

• To practice at all times within the appropriate legislative framework and Council policies and procedures.
• Assess the individual's functional abilities identifying potential for independence and making appropriate recommendations which prevent, reduce or delay the needs of the individual for care and support.
• Prescribe, order and ensure timely delivery of appropriate equipment and assistive technology to meet assessed needs.
• Demonstrate the correct use of equipment to individuals and their carers.
• Assess for and recommend the provision of minor and major home adaptations to promote independence, working in collaboration with Housing colleagues and other partners.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.