Job Description

Children's Occupational Therapist

Locum

38 an Hour

3 Month Initial Contract

Working alongside Social Worker colleagues, you will hold a caseload of children who experience varying degrees of physical and/or learning disabilities and autism.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment Duties:

• Advising on appropriate choice of special equipment, adaption and housing needs.
• Representing the service at Multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Preparing plans and advise on the needs of disabled people with a view to adapt their home to maintain Independence.
• Providing ongoing training in manual handling and use of equipment.
• Maintaining and developing professional knowledge, ensuring appropriate training for self and assisting staff.
• Maintaining awareness of corporate and departmental policies and procedures and ensuring these are adhered to.
• Providing information to Children's Services colleagues and other professionals/teams.

Benefits:

• A hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly.
• 5 personal development days per annum.
• Access to permanent vacancies as they are released.
• Flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyle
• 37 Hours a week
• 38 Per hour (Umbrella Rate)
• Remote working

Must be able to drive and have business insurance

About Us

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Contract length: 3 months

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.