One of our Home County Clients are looking for a Childrens Services Occuaptional Therapist. Details of the role are:

To provide a service of assessment, provision and review of specialist equipment and adaptations for children with disabilities.

• Assess children and young people to determine their needs and develop action plans to promote their independence or reduce risk.
• Arrange for the provision of equipment and/or minor adaptations to meet identified needs and demonstrate its correct use to parents/carers.
• Identify when a major adaptation work is required to the family home, advise families on the adaptation process and liaise with relevant professionals (e.g., Grants Officer, surveyor, architect, builder) to ensure that proposed adaptations meet the assessed needs.
• Complete the housing needs report and send it to the relevant team for review and prioritisation of their house move on medical grounds.
• Maintain accurate records, including case notes, assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and reviews on the electronic database.
• Participate in joint working, attend meetings, liaise with a range of other professionals regarding the needs of children/young people on the allocated caseload, and refer to other professionals as appropriate.

To apply for this role you must have:

• A relevant Occupational Therapy qualification (BSc/MSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent)
• Be HCPC Registered
• Be eligible to work within the UK

Social Care Locums is a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers and care professionals.

For more information or details of other roles, please contact Jade at Social Care Locums or visit our website to upload your CV.