Occupational Therapist

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Locum Occupational Therapist for its client to join Adult Social Care Team at an exciting time of transformation., based in Blackpool.

We're developing our approach to Reablement, Assessment and Proportionate Care (Ao1), with a strong focus on helping people maintain their independence, improve their wellbeing and achieve the best possible outcomes.

You'll work alongside Social Workers, care providers and other health and care professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting adults across Blackpool to live safely and independently in their own homes and communities.

What will your responsibilities be? 

Every day will bring opportunities to make a difference. You'll use your occupational therapy expertise to:

• Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop personalised care and support plans.
• Assess mobility, daily living activities, moving and handling needs and home environments.
• Recommend specialist equipment, adaptations and assistive technology.
• Support reablement, hospital discharges and the prevention of unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Manage complex cases, undertake risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding.
• Work closely with individuals, families, carers and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide specialist advice and contribute to improving the quality of our services.

Benefits: 

We want our employees to feel valued and supported. Joining Blackpool Council offers a range of benefits, including:

• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Flexible working arrangements, subject to service requirements.

 Why join Blackpool Council?

Blackpool is a unique coastal town with a strong sense of community and an ambitious vision for the future.

Our ambition is to retain our position as the UK's number one family resort, supported by a thriving economy and a happy, healthy community.

We are committed to creating stronger communities, increasing resilience and maximising opportunities across Blackpool.

Our values – Deliver Quality, Be Fair, Be Accountable, Be Compassionate and Be Trustworthy – are at the heart of everything we do.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to an exciting period of transformation and make a meaningful difference to the lives of local people.

Qualifications & Experience:

You'll be a qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration and substantial experience working within adult social care, health, community or rehabilitation services.

You'll also need:

• A recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy practice, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and adult safeguarding.
• Experience undertaking complex assessments, risk assessments and care planning.
• Knowledge of specialist equipment, adaptations, assistive technology and reablement.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working and managing complex situations.
• Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and make sound professional decisions.

Experience of hospital discharge planning, community rehabilitation and Proportionate Care/Ao1 would be beneficial.

Why Liquid Personnel? 

• Free DBS and compliance service 
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly 
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies 
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal 
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge 
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK 
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* 
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us * 

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes. 

Reasonable Adjustments: 

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. 

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. 

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