Children's Occupational Therapist Level 1

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES:

1. To undertake case management responsibility for an allocated caseload, including recommendations of appropriate specialist equipment and adaptations, working in partnership with individuals, their families, carers, and with other agencies to promote independence, facilitate care and to minimise risk, taking account of what can be done to meet the identified needs first through advice and information and subsequently through resources available in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

2. Undertake assessments of needs, risks and options for children and young people with disabilities, in accordance with legislative requirements, all relevant policies and procedures and agreed performance targets.

3. Assessment, prescription and adjustment of specialist equipment to facilitate independence and facilitate care for children with disabilities.

4. Assessment of children and young people with challenging behaviours. Provision of advice, information and recommendations to manage behaviours, minimise risks and support those providing care.

5. To contribute to meetings as appropriate to support close working relationships with partner organisations acting as an advocate for service users and families.

6. Planning, designing and recording care packages in consultation with the family and other carers promoting internal support networks and access to universal social inclusion provision.

7. To assess the need for minor and major adaptations and make recommendations to partner agencies in the provision of Disabled Facilities Grants/funding of public sector works.

8. To work in partnership in the delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants/funding for adaptations, this requiring knowledge of architectural designs and building specifications.

9. Completion of moving and handling assessments across a number of social care environments i.e. home, community and residential units and supporting short breaks. The monitoring and reviewing of moving and handling plans and any equipment required identified to facilitate safe practice.

10. To participate as required in specific projects and programmes within the childrens occupational therapy specialism.

11. To operate within the delegated budget support framework.

12. To work in partnership and consultation with all stakeholders involved in support day to day life of a child/young person with severe and profound disability.

13. Able to manage a complex caseload and co-ordinate between public, private and voluntary services to secure a positive outcome for the child/young person.

14. Ensure effective performance management of own caseload to deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families promoting independence and facilitating care.

15. Demonstration of the Council's Core Abilities at the relevant level.

16. Understand and work with the market as appropriate, developing and maintaining relationships with commissioners, service users, stakeholders, partners and potential providers.

17. Communicate internally/externally with service users, children and young people, carers, other professionals, providing advice, developing relationships, and advocacy on behalf of service users to promote independence and abilities in line with their expressed wishes and preferences.

18. To support and promote occupational therapy as a profession.

19. Consideration of the impact of recommendations made on behalf of service users on the budgets of partner organisations and the appropriate use of public monies.

20. Ensure Council resources are optimised and utilised effectively and efficiently including time management and the appropriate prescription of specialist equipment.

21. Maintenance of a Continuing Professional Development portfolio reflecting a breadth of learning and experiences.

22. Maintain performance and develop practice and experience in line with personal targets as agreed via supervision and appraisal.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of completing moving and handling assessments.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 OT to hold relevant qualification (Dip COT/BSc/MSc).
• Registered with the HCPC and ensure that registration is maintained and renewed appropriately.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory frameworks acquired through a professional qualification in occupational therapy.
• Self-management skills including of an allocated caseload, prioritising actions and responses appropriately.
• A reflective approach to personal development and to look for opportunities to learn and develop skills.
• IT skills to enable effective use of relevant systems to record interventions and recommendations.
• Ability to maintain a professional approach in difficult situations.
• Competence in report writing and communication skills written and verbal.
• Adaptability to cope with competing demands and to react to changing situations.
• In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Desirable

• Knowledge of theory and practice of assessment and intervention planning.
• Understanding of the processes by which adaptations and architectural plans are completed and the legislative structures relating to these including those related to Disabled Facilities Grants.
• The ability to assess for and prescribe specialist equipment to promote children and young people's independence and facilitate provision of care in home and short breaks environments.
• Understanding of the requirements and techniques of 24 hour postural support and the prescription of specialist seating.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

105 Eastgate

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 7EN

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)