Occupational Therapist

Job Title:  Occupational Therapist
Area: Oxfordshire Social Services
Salary: £negotiable                                             
Job Type:  Permanent
Contract Length: Ongoing
Job details:  JD available on request. To work within the requirements of the Care Act 2014, and any other legislation and guidance as may be relevant and the HCPC codes of practice, providing personalised information and advice, safeguarding, assessment, support planning, equipment, adaptations and review to individuals/families and their carers.
Ensuring that in responding to eligible need, all options including the use of informal support networks, community resources and the provision or arrangement of cost-effective equipment and adaptations is explored in order to achieve identified outcomes.  To fulfil the role of a trusted assessor; making an assessment of when to involve another adult social care professional where a specialist assessment, skill or intervention is required.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that they work within departmental policies, procedures and guidelines including but not limited to Data Protection Act, confidentiality and information sharing protocols, Oxfordshire Multi agency safeguarding procedures, and that these are adhered to and concerns raised in accordance with these polices.
To work within the competency framework achieving completion and progression to Grade 11, within the timeframes set out in the criteria.
To ensure statutory requirements are met

• To be responsible for the management and prioritisation of a caseload.
• To make telephone enquiries, undertake face to face visits in people’s homes or another suitable venue, and to facilitate clinics.  
• To determine eligibility for services in accordance with the Care Act taking into account all daily living tasks and roles with consideration to people’s social, environmental and psychological needs.
• To provide tailored advice and information to the individual’s needs and/or situation, referring to other agencies where applicable.
• To undertake holistic assessments and take responsibility for meeting the needs of each allocated person and only involving another worker where necessary.
• To assess for and provide assistive technology, equipment, and adaptations to meet needs and reduce risk, and where provided to review and ensure safe and effective use including reporting concerns accord

Working hours: up to 37 hours per week, 09.00 – 17.00.
Code: U.CSA 5255560. 001010.B13135