Overview
To work within the framework of the Care Act 2014 legislation relevant to the role, including up to date and appropriate use of Manual Handling assessment techniques. To work with adults, families, and carers to complete strength based assessments to promote independent living and improve quality of life. To prevent or delay admission to hospital, care packages or long term residential care.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
- Complete strength based assessments for people with disabilities within the City Council�s eligibility criteria, applying the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
- To recommend and organise the supply of equipment and structural adaptations to meet the assessed need.
- To demonstrate to people with disabilities and their carers in the use of equipment and/or adaptations provided.
- To liaise with other professionals, statutory, voluntary, community resources and other stakeholders to ensure the best possible services are provided for people and their carers within available resources.
- Manage a diverse workload within Adult Social Care priorities
- Have knowledge of the legal framework, including Care Act 2014 guidelines and responsibilities relevant to the specialism of the post.
- Maintain accurate electronic social care records, to manage a diverse caseload and action outcome of assessments within agreed service standards.
- Utilise appropriate training and development opportunities, participating in your own professional development
- Responsible for the development the Occupational Therapy Assistants and students on placements with the service.
- To work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure services are delivered with an emphasis on supporting collaborative working.
- Ensure assessments are strength based and outcome driven.
- Establish partnerships with people with disabilities and carers (including young carers), actively using consultation and participation.
- Responsible for the enhanced development of Occupational Therapy assessment functions.
TEQ-0526-OR103431
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Pay: £30.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool
