Ref. 61504
Occupational Therapist
- Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England
- Salary: £33.62 - £33.62 per hour
- Type: Temporary / Full Time
Seven Social Care is looking for a Occupational Therapist in Stoke on Trent City Council
The role:
The Occupational Therapist within the Social Care Occupational Therapy Service will have responsibility for the assessment of people with a disability and provide the appropriate recommendations in order to assist in the Department’s statutory obligations under current legislation.
This may include advice, provision of equipment, adaptations to the home and/or referral to other agencies. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the management of a caseload.
Key Responsibilities:
- To make individual home visits to assess needs.
To discuss with clients and carers to support and advise on appropriate action.
To liaise with appropriate professionals and agencies to gather specialist information.
To have up to date knowledge of daily living equipment and be proficient in the instruction and demonstration of this equipment.
To teach and develop daily living skills to enable Service Users to attain maximum functional independence.
To recommend, design and monitor the process for provision of adaptations in consultation with the service user.
To attend and participate in case discussions, case conferences and meetings.
To maintain accurate professional records, access information systems, write letters and report.
To maintain and improve links with teams in Social Care.
Working with Seven Social Care:
Established in 2011, Seven Social Care is a leading provider of social care professionals to county councils, charities, hospitals, care homes and private organisations across the UK.
Seven is the recruitment service that guarantees experienced, qualified and available staff exactly when you need them. Our expert talent acquisition team seamlessly connect professionals to all areas of social care; including Children and Adults, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Community, Support Work and everything in between.
After being shortlisted for multiple awards in 2018, we are proud of our nationwide reputation for providing a world-class recruitment service that is underpinned by honesty, integrity and attention to detail.
Refer a friend, family member or colleague for £250
If you’re not the perfect match for this role, but you know a Occupational Therapist who is, help them find their dream job by referring them to Seven Social Care. As a little ‘thank you’ from us, you will receive £250 for every referral that is successfully placed into a new role.
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