Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bromley
£20/hr
Start date: ASAP
UK DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED
Akton recruitment is working closely with the local authortires and we are searching for an Occupational Therapy (OT) Services at the London Borough of Bromley are seeking an enthusiastic and talented locum to join our FR OT team.
The role will include working on a bed rail project in relation the recent national patient safety alert for bed rails. This will involve reviewing clients with bed rails within the borough while also if required completing general Occupational therapy assessments for equipment and minor adaptations.
The role is based in the community, assessing clients in their own homes.
The OT Teams are co-located at our base at Bromley civic centre. We work in an agile way with a hybrid of office and home working.
MAIN PURPOSE:
* In accordance with divisional and departmental policy and procedures to undertake assessments of Adults and Carers.
* To provide practical support and information for Adults and Carers.
* Within divisional and departmental policy and procedures formulate and implement individual support plans by arranging and monitoring the delivery of services/payments to Adults and Carers.
* To work in conjunction with team colleagues and other professional staff to ensure that service user's needs are met.
* Monitor, review and evaluate services in order to ensure that they are provided effectively and in accordance with need.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
* Undertake assessments of Adults and Carers needs in accordance with Care Act 2014, and London Borough of Bromley procedures.
* Arrange for the provision of standard adaptive equipment and demonstrate the correct technique for use ensuring that the Service User and Carers are safe and independent as possible.
* Request minor adaptations to the Service User's home in accordance with service procedures and check that these are suitable after installation and the Service User and Carer is as safe and independent as possible.
* To seek the advice and support of a qualified or registered worker e.g., Occupational Therapist, where a case is identified as needing their involvement or more input.
* Work within the departments' budgetary constraints to achieve best value by providing creative cost-effective services.
* To maintain Adult and Carer records in accordance with the departmental policy and practice.
* To follow up any complaint in accordance with departmental policy and practice.
* To engage with users and carers in such a way that is consistent with anti-discriminatory practice as developed by the Department.
SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare accurate reports and correspondences.
• Ability to negotiate and work with a wide range of Care Providers, National Organisations, Local Authority staff, Community Groups and representatives of health services with a wide range of people.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships at all levels with a wide range of individuals and organisations that may have different and conflicting agendas.
• Ability to listen and work with Adults and Carers to reflect their views rather than make plans on their behalf.
• Effective organisational skills and set priorities.
• Ability to think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate and solve problems within appropriate parameters.

KNOWLEDGE
1.Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of Social Services legislation and practice.
2. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other relevant legislation
3. Ability to develop knowledge of local services and community resources.
4. Awareness and commitment to Equal Opportunities Policy
-Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of safeguarding
-Demonstrate an awareness of budgetary constraints.
EXPERIENCE
Able to demonstrate experience of having worked within Health and Social Care directly with Adults and Carers.
Working across a range of agencies and understanding their role.

QUALIFICATIONS
A relevant social and health care qualification is preferable but not essential at BR8, i.e. NVQ.
The progression criteria for BR9 requires successful completion of a relevant qualification e.g NVQ3 or able to demonstrate appropriate skills and experience at that level..
Minimum standard of English GCSE Grade A -C or equivalent