Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our innovative and friendly Access and Enabling Independence Service. We support adults and children with disabilities across London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to live as safely and independently in the community.
This diverse role will facilitate your development and equip you with a range of skills to enable you to undertake frontline holistic occupational therapy assessments within a social care setting. You will work alongside Occupational Therapists to support and empower residents with various medical conditions who are often vulnerable, to live meaningful lives within the community.
You will have the opportunity to put into practice the legislation underpinning and build on or develop experience in the assessment for specialist equipment, major adaptations, housing needs and intervention, with the aim of supporting and empowering our service users to live meaningful lives within the community.
Responsibilities
- No specific responsibilities listed.
Requirements
- Minimum qualification of Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- Competent in completing assessments and clinical reasoning skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Ability to plan, organise and evaluate your own workload.
- Self-motivated and able to work well in a team and with other professionals and outside agencies.
Benefits
- Flexible working.
- Professional training and career development.
- Wellbeing initiatives.
Additional Information
- This post carries a requirement to have an Enhanced DBS check for Children/Adults.
- We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support at any stage, please contact the Hiring Manager to discuss your needs.