Occupational Therapist Westmorland / South Lakes £34 p/h - Carlisle

Occupational Therapist

Westmorland / South Lakes

£34 p/h

Westmoreland are looking for an OT to undertake strength based Occupational Therapy assessments, including environmental and functional assessments, capacity assessments and Best Interest Assessments/Decisions with individuals and their carers.

To support practitioners, ASYE and students by directing their work, giving day-to-day case guidance and advice to practitioner and manager and directing practitioners by providing instruction, coaching and on-the-job training. Assist in allocating work to others and check the quality of work of colleagues in their team to maintain effective teamwork.

• Accredited Occupational Therapy Degree or equivalent Professional Occupational Therapy qualification
• Registration with appropriate professional body
• To have successfully completed/be willing to complete Best Interest Assessor training, in order to take on the statutory role of Best Interest Assessor (BIA).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development/CPD within the last 2 years
• Evidence of successful completion of ASYE where the local authority has this in operation or, where there has been no ASYE programme, the ability to demonstrate significant experience

• Knowledge and application of departmental and council objectives and initiatives
• In depth knowledge and understanding of own professional area of practice and issues within Adults Services
• Evidence of extended relevant working experience including Independent assessment and delivery of support
• Understanding and application of theoretical approaches, practices & procedures relevant to customers, carers, professional colleagues
• Knowledge of National Policies and legislation relevant to area of work.
• Experience of case-load management and planning/implementation of interventions for allocated cases
• Having an awareness and understanding of risk with the ability to assess, manage, escalate appropriately and balance with safety
• Ability to influence people to change and to make difficult decisions
• Change management within a positive framework, timescales and budget
• Demonstrate significant experience of leadership skills
• Proven ability to demonstrate sound judgement and autonomy of decision making in highly unpredictable situations.
• Good interpersonal skills including negotiating, conciliating, written and verbal communication and motivational skills
• Ability to create innovative, strengths-based solutions with individuals and their carers
• Ability to create and maintain a culture that enables and empowers staff and individuals alike
• The ability to plan interventions to be implemented for customers individually
• Ability to plan and prioritise casework for self and others.
• Good time management/punctuality and the ability to work to deadlines within the allocated resources
• Ability to network effectively with multi-disciplinary organisations
• Demonstrable information technology skills/competencies.
• Ability to identify and challenge inappropriate practice