Senior Occupational Therapist in Housing

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your role will involve...

Completing holistic assessments that include all housing factors impacting on the individual and their household.

Working alongside Health colleagues to assist with processing referrals to achieve safe, early discharge and prevent delays.

Referring to universal services where appropriate and liaising with other colleagues, including Family Operations, to meet the needs of the individual.

Seeking to resolve needs associated with specific impairments by the provision of equipment, support and signposting to alternative services where appropriate.

Making recommendations based on assessed need, for the provision of certain property types, adaptations and equipment, taking account of both Health and Housing policy and legislation.

Progressing and supporting recommendations where specialist input is required.

Monitoring progress of the referral pathway and providing data to support the project and predicted cost savings.

Working alongside Housing Officers to support Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funded recommendations.

Ensuring referrals are reviewed and progressed effectively so that adaptations are completed efficiently.

Supporting Case Options Panels (COP) when solutions to meet assessed needs are not easily identifiable and options need to be explored through a multi-disciplinary approach including adults, children and families.

Mentoring Health and Community OTs involved with complex adaptations to ensure the best possible solutions are achieved for the adult or child.

Providing training where required to ensure Health colleagues understand the DFG process and adaptations that would enable effective and efficient discharge home for adults and children.

Being creative in developing the services provided by Housing by working with local and district councils to provide the best possible solutions for those adults and children who have the greatest need thereby reducing the length of time spent in hospital, hospice of residential/ nursing care.

Managing a small number of allocated cases and cases that have been assessed by a Health or Social Care OT to support the Housing Officers.

These responsibilities will support your professional registration and CPD.

About You

Qualified Occupational Therapist or equivalent qualification, with current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.

Significant experience in a social care setting, demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation regulation and guidance including the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty and Court of Protection procedures, Housing and Regeneration Act.

Demonstrable experience of delivering major adaptations.

Experience of mentoring both newly qualified and experienced staff and being a subject matter expert in professional practice.

Experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members and/or carers and other multi-agency professionals.

Ability to develop strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community.

Understanding of the financial implications of care packages commissioned.

Proven track record of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention.

Evidence of continuing professional development.

This role involves travelling around Essex and beyond. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential.

How to apply

Please apply directly via the Essex County Council careers website.

https://workingforessex.com/apply/senior-occupational-therapist-in-housing-21895

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Occupational Therapist or equivalent qualification
• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of delivering major adaptations
• Significant experience in a social care setting
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation
• Experience of mentoring both newly qualified and experienced staff

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

Essex County Council

Address

Essex County Council

Station Approach

Harlow

Essex

CM20 2ET

Employer's website

https://www.workingforessex.com/ (Opens in a new tab)