Occupational Therapist - First Contact Triage (Hybrid)

Community Care Live; Wokingham; Híbrido; GBP 44 000 - 51 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Annual Leave 30 days

LGPS

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance

Eye Tests

Onsite Gym

Car & Cycle to Work

Discounts

Move through Menopause

Sports Groups

Learning & Development

Employee Networks

Resumo da oferta

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the First Contact Team in Adult Social Care on a full-time, permanent basis. This fast-paced duty triage role focuses on short-term preventative support, managing risk at the first point of contact, with visits, quick wins, and manual handling assessments.

You'll work within a supportive, collaborative team, using a strengths-based approach to enable people to live safely at home.

Qualificações

• Professional degree level Occupational Therapy qualification or equivalent
• Strong IT skills including proficient user of Microsoft Office and client record systems
• Full EU driving licence (and access to daily use of a car)
• Willingness to undertake continuous professional development
• Good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the relevant care group and of an appropriate range of professional interventions

Responsabilidades

• Assess and review the complex needs of people and their carers under the Care Act 2014, offering advice, guidance, and access to the right support to keep them safe and well.
• Use a strengths-based, person-centred approach, building respectful relationships and ensuring dignity, cultural needs, communication needs, and personal choices are always recognised.
• Carry out specialist assessments of daily activities, including eating, communication, posture, seating, home environment, equipment, transport, and community access.
• Use strong knowledge of adaptations and accessible environments, including building regulations, housing adaptations, and relevant legislation like the Disabled Facilities Grant.
• Complete manual handling risk assessments and provide safe equipment and interventions in line with Health and Safety requirements and best practice guidelines.

Conhecimentos

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Client records

Formação académica

Occupational Therapy qualification

Ferramentas

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the First Contact Team in Adult Social Care on a full-time, permanent basis. This fast-paced duty triage role focuses on short-term preventative support, managing risk at the first point of contact, with visits, quick wins, and manual handling assessments.

You'll work within a supportive, collaborative team, using a strengths-based approach to enable people to live safely at home.