Occupational Therapist - Adult First Contact Service
| Posting date: | 26 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,264 to £47,040 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 October 2024 |
| Location: | Sutton, London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | London Borough of Sutton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3173 |
Summary
About the Role
Join Adult Social Care as an Occupational Therapist and receive
a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary, and
a Retention Bonus* of £1000 for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale)
With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.
Our mission as a short term service is to empower residents to live as independently as possible. To accomplish this, we are seeking individuals with specialised skills to join our team. As an Occupational Therapist with the Adult First Contact Service, you will assist residents in regaining their independence by employing a preventative approach aimed at reducing and delaying the need for ongoing support.
You will complete occupational therapy proportionate assessments to meet immediate needs and reduce risk, working with residents for up to 2 weeks. This may include providing equipment from our peripheral store, recommending adaptations and collaborating with both formal and informal caregivers to conduct moving and handling risk assessments. You will also work closely with colleagues in the Sutton Health and Care NHS teams and the Hospital Pathway Team. You will be responsible for screening and prioritising occupational therapy referrals from residents, community partners and health colleagues. Additionally, you will guide and supervise Enabling Independence Officers in the role of trusted assessors. Your contributions will be crucial in helping residents access the support they need to improve their quality of life and well-being.
If you are passionate about making a difference, possess strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships and can demonstrate empathy and sensitivity towards individuals facing challenges, we would love to hear from you.
For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Lana Mills, Assistant Team Manager, lana.mills@sutton.gov.uk or recruitment@sutton.gov.uk
About Us
Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.
Adults First Contact Service - Safeguarding, DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) and General Duty
We have introduced a new Adults First Contact Service that is focused on improving access and the experience of the resident. The team will focus on the person's strength and abilities, screening to see if the person has safeguarding, deprivation of liberty safeguards or Care Act eligibility. We also have a well established DoLS team of Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) undertaking assessments on behalf of the Borough, leading to Standard Deprivations of Liberty under the Mental Capacity Act. Our ambition is also to provide information and advice that supports our residents' independence.
About You
Our Occupational Therapists take a person-centred approach whilst working within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
The successful candidate will have:
Degree or an equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy, registered with HCPC.
Experience of Occupational Therapy (minimum 2 years) including major adaptations and complex moving and handling.
Experience of working with Adults and/or Children Social Care services, within a multidisciplinary team.
Have up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and safeguarding vulnerable adults and children in social care.
A car for work purpose with business insurance, as you will be conducting visits to residents as necessary.
Learning and development is supported by the Team Manager, Principal Occupational Therapist and Learning and Development Team. We aim to provide robust supervision and mentoring and encourage reflective practice to identify areas of improvement. As a Borough, we are committed to building a workforce that is empowered with knowledge to work autonomously and provide the valuable care service to the residents of our community. We want you to be a part of our journey.
Join Adult Social Care as an Occupational Therapist and receive
a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary, and
a Retention Bonus* of £1000 for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale)
With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.
Our mission as a short term service is to empower residents to live as independently as possible. To accomplish this, we are seeking individuals with specialised skills to join our team. As an Occupational Therapist with the Adult First Contact Service, you will assist residents in regaining their independence by employing a preventative approach aimed at reducing and delaying the need for ongoing support.
You will complete occupational therapy proportionate assessments to meet immediate needs and reduce risk, working with residents for up to 2 weeks. This may include providing equipment from our peripheral store, recommending adaptations and collaborating with both formal and informal caregivers to conduct moving and handling risk assessments. You will also work closely with colleagues in the Sutton Health and Care NHS teams and the Hospital Pathway Team. You will be responsible for screening and prioritising occupational therapy referrals from residents, community partners and health colleagues. Additionally, you will guide and supervise Enabling Independence Officers in the role of trusted assessors. Your contributions will be crucial in helping residents access the support they need to improve their quality of life and well-being.
If you are passionate about making a difference, possess strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships and can demonstrate empathy and sensitivity towards individuals facing challenges, we would love to hear from you.
For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Lana Mills, Assistant Team Manager, lana.mills@sutton.gov.uk or recruitment@sutton.gov.uk
About Us
Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.
Adults First Contact Service - Safeguarding, DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) and General Duty
We have introduced a new Adults First Contact Service that is focused on improving access and the experience of the resident. The team will focus on the person's strength and abilities, screening to see if the person has safeguarding, deprivation of liberty safeguards or Care Act eligibility. We also have a well established DoLS team of Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) undertaking assessments on behalf of the Borough, leading to Standard Deprivations of Liberty under the Mental Capacity Act. Our ambition is also to provide information and advice that supports our residents' independence.
About You
Our Occupational Therapists take a person-centred approach whilst working within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
The successful candidate will have:
Degree or an equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy, registered with HCPC.
Experience of Occupational Therapy (minimum 2 years) including major adaptations and complex moving and handling.
Experience of working with Adults and/or Children Social Care services, within a multidisciplinary team.
Have up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and safeguarding vulnerable adults and children in social care.
A car for work purpose with business insurance, as you will be conducting visits to residents as necessary.
Learning and development is supported by the Team Manager, Principal Occupational Therapist and Learning and Development Team. We aim to provide robust supervision and mentoring and encourage reflective practice to identify areas of improvement. As a Borough, we are committed to building a workforce that is empowered with knowledge to work autonomously and provide the valuable care service to the residents of our community. We want you to be a part of our journey.