Job summary
Ensure that individuals remain at the heart of their work and they
will empower vulnerable adults to make choices and to maintain their own
autonomy wherever possible.
Ensure that the needs of
family members, carers, groups and providers of care are understood and will
work with them towards ensuring that vulnerable adults receive the appropriate
support (which is the least restrictive option) whilst recognising the need for
intervention at times.
Ensure that vulnerable
and/or disadvantaged people are supported appropriately; they will make
decisions that are in accordance with relevant policy guidance. They will
deploy the correct use of legislation aimed at maintaining the independence of
vulnerable adults and assist them to maximising their own abilities and
networks of support.
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate
about improving the health and wellbeing outcomes for people in Calderdale?
Do you want to be part
of an exciting opportunity to help develop innovative services for people with
Social Care needs?
This exciting
opportunity could be the role for you!
Calderdale Councils
Occupational Therapy department are looking for a number of Occupational
Therapists to work within the area of Adult Services and Wellbeing, Prevention
& Early Help. Suitable for newly qualified and experienced therapists.
Calderdale can offer
experience of working in a range of different Occupational Therapy areas and
settings including: The front door triage team, equipment and adaptations,
assistive technology team, community led support, discharge to assess and assessment
bed settings, care package reviews.
We support team working
and provide a multi-disciplinary approach to the assessment of adults with a
physical or learning disability to keep them happier and healthier at home
through equipment and major adaptation provision, as well as contributing to
the assessment of care packages through manual handling intervention and
supporting the discharge from hospital and assessment beds.
About us
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we
aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome
applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share
opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council
declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate
change.
Calderdale
Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are
committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage
applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and
promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from
communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All
applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the
advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Ensure that assessments
are accurate and that users are able to self-direct the assessment process and
make informed decisions.
2.
Take a
professional lead role in triage, screening and professional assessment of
occupational and environmental outcomes for adults.
3.
Undertake
moving & handling assessments, recommending appropriate equipment and
giving guidance to individuals and their carers on safe techniques within the
home environment.
4.
Ensure that
all commissioning is undertaken that provides users with appropriate levels of
support whilst further ensuring that the user and council receive best value
for money and that services that are committed appropriate reflect eligible
needs and take into account available resources.
5.
Ensure
effective crisis intervention work by drawing on a range of local knowledge and
using professional experience to make decisions that uphold autonomy whilst
recognising the occupational therapy role for safe intervention.
6.
Play a leading
role within a range of multi-agency teams to ensure coordinated, appropriate
assessments and support that remain person centred and enable users to maintain
their independence, achieve their outcomes and play a valued and active part in
the community wherever possible.
7.
Use
legislation, guidance and creative, therapeutic practice to ensure that key
concepts and theories in occupational therapy are utilised to ensure the best
possible outcomes for adults at risk.
8.
Undertake critical
continued training as per the professional requirements of the post and in
accordance with registration requirements. Occupational Therapists will be
expected to proactively engage in post qualification awards and continued
professional development of their practice.
9.
Undertake work through a duty rota as agreed
through Line Management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Ensure that assessments
are accurate and that users are able to self-direct the assessment process and
make informed decisions.
2.
Take a
professional lead role in triage, screening and professional assessment of
occupational and environmental outcomes for adults.
3.
Undertake
moving & handling assessments, recommending appropriate equipment and
giving guidance to individuals and their carers on safe techniques within the
home environment.
4.
Ensure that
all commissioning is undertaken that provides users with appropriate levels of
support whilst further ensuring that the user and council receive best value
for money and that services that are committed appropriate reflect eligible
needs and take into account available resources.
5.
Ensure
effective crisis intervention work by drawing on a range of local knowledge and
using professional experience to make decisions that uphold autonomy whilst
recognising the occupational therapy role for safe intervention.
6.
Play a leading
role within a range of multi-agency teams to ensure coordinated, appropriate
assessments and support that remain person centred and enable users to maintain
their independence, achieve their outcomes and play a valued and active part in
the community wherever possible.
7.
Use
legislation, guidance and creative, therapeutic practice to ensure that key
concepts and theories in occupational therapy are utilised to ensure the best
possible outcomes for adults at risk.
8.
Undertake critical
continued training as per the professional requirements of the post and in
accordance with registration requirements. Occupational Therapists will be
expected to proactively engage in post qualification awards and continued
professional development of their practice.
9.
Undertake work through a duty rota as agreed
through Line Management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy professional qualification
- Must be registered with the HCPC.
- Hold a full UK driving licence;
- - and have access to a vehicle for work purpose
- - adjustments can be considered for candidates with a disability
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant knowledge of the Care Act (2014) and relevant policy guidance with an understanding for practice of the principles and provisions of community care
- A high level working knowledge of mental capacity legislation and be able to demonstrate this in practice
- Assess the occupational and environmental needs of individual service users and their carers, following department procedures, in order to identify resources required by individuals and their carers and to be able to make professionals decisions based on assessed needs
- Ability to use various elements of Information Technology including databases, Word, Excel
- Knowledge of sources of oppression, disadvantage and discrimination and their impact at a structural and individual level in society
- Understand concepts of choice and control and enable users to self directed the assessment process and the support that they receive
- In depth knowledge of occupational therapy and intervention theories around home solutions
- Working within an adult therapy setting
- Working within a multi-agency context
- Ability to handle complex and challenging situations and be able to identify and manage risks, including risks to vulnerable adults
Desirable
- Up to date Manual Handling certificate
- Ability to take responsibility for personal development and the development of others
- Experience and/or a sound understanding of assessment and care management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy professional qualification
- Must be registered with the HCPC.
- Hold a full UK driving licence;
- - and have access to a vehicle for work purpose
- - adjustments can be considered for candidates with a disability
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant knowledge of the Care Act (2014) and relevant policy guidance with an understanding for practice of the principles and provisions of community care
- A high level working knowledge of mental capacity legislation and be able to demonstrate this in practice
- Assess the occupational and environmental needs of individual service users and their carers, following department procedures, in order to identify resources required by individuals and their carers and to be able to make professionals decisions based on assessed needs
- Ability to use various elements of Information Technology including databases, Word, Excel
- Knowledge of sources of oppression, disadvantage and discrimination and their impact at a structural and individual level in society
- Understand concepts of choice and control and enable users to self directed the assessment process and the support that they receive
- In depth knowledge of occupational therapy and intervention theories around home solutions
- Working within an adult therapy setting
- Working within a multi-agency context
- Ability to handle complex and challenging situations and be able to identify and manage risks, including risks to vulnerable adults
Desirable
- Up to date Manual Handling certificate
- Ability to take responsibility for personal development and the development of others
- Experience and/or a sound understanding of assessment and care management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
