Community Occupational Therapy Assistant — Enable Independence

WMJobs; Walsall; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support adults in the Pathway to Independence Service, helping them maximise independence and remain at home. You will work in a multidisciplinary team within the community, delivering person-centred interventions to promote wellbeing and autonomy.

The role involves assessing needs, recommending equipment and adaptations, and collaborating with colleagues to support planning and reablement.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and proactive, person-centred approach.
• Experience in health, social care or community settings is advantageous.
• Understanding of equality, reablement and use of assistive technology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals in their homes and community settings.
• Support the provision of equipment, minor adaptations and assistive technology.
• Demonstrate and review equipment to identify and meet needs.
• Contribute to reablement and support planning interventions.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and other professionals across health and social care.
• Maintain accurate records, assessments and reports.
• Help citizens access community resources to maximise independence.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Equipment demonstration

Community work

Job description

Walsall Council seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support adults in the Pathway to Independence Service, helping them maximise independence and remain at home. You will work in a multidisciplinary team within the community, delivering person-centred interventions to promote wellbeing and autonomy.

The role involves assessing needs, recommending equipment and adaptations, and collaborating with colleagues to support planning and reablement.