Occupational Therapist – Autism & Community Care (Hybrid)

Stockport Council; Greater London, Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockport Council is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support autistic adults and individuals with complex needs in a community and social care setting. The role requires completing holistic assessments and delivering strengths-based interventions.

You will work with families, carers and professionals to enable meaningful participation and independence, with safeguarding and risk management at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Experience in community health or Adult Social Care practice.
• Experience with autistic adults and complex disabilities.
• Desirable training in sensory assessment or profiling.

Responsibilities

• Complete holistic occupational therapy assessments autistic adults and those with complex needs.
• Develop person-centred intervention plans to promote independence and participation.
• Recommend equipment and assistive technology; identify need for adaptations.
• Balance risk, safety, rights and the least restrictive approach.
• Collaborate with Social Workers, health professionals, families, carers and partners.
• Contribute to safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act and best-interests processes.
• Provide specialist advice and training to individuals, carers and colleagues.
• Manage a varied caseload, maintain records and review outcomes.
• Support service development and learning for junior colleagues.

Skills

Functional assessment

Clinical reasoning

Written communication

Autistic adults

Sensory assessment

Job description

Stockport Council is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support autistic adults and individuals with complex needs in a community and social care setting. The role requires completing holistic assessments and delivering strengths-based interventions.

You will work with families, carers and professionals to enable meaningful participation and independence, with safeguarding and risk management at the forefront.