Jobs in Chelmsford, essex, uk

Job Title : Occupational Therapist in Housing

Salary : £37,185 to £50,081 per annum

Location : Chelmsford

Job Type : Full Time, Fixed Term / Secondment

Working Style : Community-based worker (office based typically 1 day per week dependent on business need)

This is a 12-month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity.

This is an exciting opportunity for a housing Occupational Therapist with experience in major adaptations to develop and support local district and borough councils. As an OT you will be working alongside Environmental Health and Housing Officers within the quadrants to facilitate the safe and early discharge of people from hospital, residential / nursing placements and hospices.

This post will provide the opportunity to work with adults and children with life-limiting conditions and life-altering injuries to prevent formal care placements where their home environment is not currently suited to their assessed needs.

This work is essential to ensure discharges are not delayed because of the need for adaptations and issues related to housing needs.

Your role will involve :

• Completing holistic assessments that include all housing factors impacting on the individual and their household.
• Working alongside Health colleagues to assist with processing referrals
• Referring to universal services where appropriate and liaising with other colleagues, including Family Operations.
• Seeking to resolve needs associated with specific impairments by the provision of equipment, support and signposting to alternative services.
• Making recommendations based on assessed need, for the provision of certain property types, adaptations and equipment
• Progressing and supporting recommendations where specialist input is required.
• Working alongside Housing Officers to support Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funded recommendations.
• Ensuring referrals are progressed effectively so that adaptations are completed efficiently.
• Being creative in developing the services provided by Housing by working with local and district councils to provide the best possible solutions for those adults and children who have the greatest need thereby reducing the length of time spent in hospital, hospice of residential / nursing care.
• Managing cases that have been assessed by a Health or Social Care OT to support the Housing Officer.

About You

To apply, you’ll need a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent qualification, with current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.

You’ll bring experience of Occupational Therapy and major adaptations, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. As, as a subject matter expert in relevant professional practice, you should have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations and guidance. Also, the ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults. The post holder must be confident in person-centred and positive risk-taking approaches.

This role involves travelling throughout Essex. A driving licence and car – or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role – is essential

You will be required to register with the DBS update service.

What We Offer In Return

We’ll support you to be your best…

Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone’s Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

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