Are you an Occupational Therapist seeking a new challenge? Do you have previous experience supporting adults in a healthcare setting?
Service Care Solutions are working with North Lincolnshire Council to recruit a qualified Occupational Therapist to join the NLC Independent Living Team.
The successful candidate will assess equipment needs, make home adaptations, and support care home discharges, helping clients to live independently and safely.
Contract Duration: 5 August 2024 to 4 October 2024, with potential for extension
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Location: Scunthorpe
Pay: £30.00 p/h LTD
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment and Implementation of Equipment and Adaptations:
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Conduct thorough assessments of clients' needs to determine the appropriate equipment and home adaptations required to support independent living.
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Develop and implement personalised care plans that include recommendations for assistive devices, home modifications, and other interventions to enhance clients' safety and autonomy.
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Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to arrange for the timely provision and installation of necessary equipment and adaptations.
- Support for Care Home Discharges:
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Facilitate the safe discharge of clients from care homes, ensuring that they have the necessary support and resources to live independently.
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Collaborate with care home staff, healthcare professionals, and community services to create comprehensive discharge plans that address clients' physical, emotional, and social needs.
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Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of discharge plans, making adjustments as needed to ensure optimal outcomes for clients transitioning from care homes to independent living.
Essential Criteria:
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Qualifications:
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Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
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HCPC registration.
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Experience:
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Proven experience in assessing and implementing equipment and home adaptations.
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Experience facilitating safe discharges from care homes.
Benefits
- Four weekly payroll runs
- £250 training allowance
- Excellent pay rates
- Exceptional referral bonuses
- Specialists mental health consultants offering single point of contact
- Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
- Ltd & PAYE payment options available
- Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
- FREE DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services
- FREE Occupational Health Check and Immunisations
Are you happy with your current agency? At SCS, we believe in rewarding your loyalty and hard-work!
- £150 Agency Switch Bonus
- £250 Welcome Bonus
- Up to £750 Referral Bonus