Occupational Therapist Grade I

Job Description

Job Category: Social Care – Qualified
Location: Magdalen House, Bootle, L20 3NJ, Sefton MBC
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £18.82

To provide holistic assessment to clients with a disability or their carers, using a therapeutic approach to restore daily living skills and maximise levels of function and independence within this client group. The provision of advice, equipment and or adaptation, as appropriate to meet the needs of that client or carer. Adhere to the Performance Management framework within the Directorate.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Diploma or Degree qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

EXPERIENCE:
• Assessment and analysis of function skills including moving and handling risk assessments.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND APITUDES:
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Demonstrate an empathic approach to peoples’ problems.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the delivery and development of Occupational Therapy Service.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of and be prepared to work to professional guidelines issued by HCPC.
• Value people as individuals and be prepared to work in partnership with clients.

OTHER:
• Thorough understanding of client-data legislation requirements.
• Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities.
• Work at any location across the Sefton Borough.
• Must be legally entitled to work in the UK.
• The Council operates a no smoking policy. Employees are not allowed to smoke in the workplace or to take smoking breaks during work time.