Community OT: Enable Independence & Home Adaptations

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Midsomer Norton; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bath and North East Somerset Council is looking for an occupational therapist to support adults with disabilities, helping them overcome barriers and achieve goals. Newly qualified OTs will be supervised and gain hands-on experience in assessments, adaptations planning and equipment provision.

Experienced OTs will assess, advise and collaborate across agencies to improve services. Applicants must have an OT degree (or Dip COT) and HCPC registration, with a commitment to person-centred care and

Formación

• HCPC registration is required.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy or Diploma of Occupational Therapy (Dip COT) required.
• Commitment to person-centred care and professional ethics.

Responsabilidades

• Assess functional needs and environmental challenges in people’s homes.
• Coordinate equipment, adaptations and housing-related support.
• Work with Housing Team on Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).
• Undertake moving and handling risk assessments and safe plans.
• Maintain records in line with HCPC and RCOT standards.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Moving and handling

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Descripción del empleo

Bath and North East Somerset Council is looking for an occupational therapist to support adults with disabilities, helping them overcome barriers and achieve goals. Newly qualified OTs will be supervised and gain hands-on experience in assessments, adaptations planning and equipment provision.

Experienced OTs will assess, advise and collaborate across agencies to improve services. Applicants must have an OT degree (or Dip COT) and HCPC registration, with a commitment to person-centred care and