Occupational Therapist

• Innovative, creative and solution focused.
• Enthusiastic about driving improvements and providing excellent social care.
• Committed to personal development and sharing best practice.

• To provide an Occupational Therapy service to adults with care and support needs, their families, and carers in line with statutory requirements.
• To complete occupational therapy assessments in relation to adults’ personal independence and occupations, in accordance with current legislation and in conjunction with other team members or professional workers.
• To advise and, where possible, teach methods of carrying out daily activities to help individuals overcome a disability and promote independent living.
• To recommend and provide, where appropriate, standard, specialised and moving and handling equipment and give guidance to clients and their carers in its use.
• To provide advice, information, and guidance on other services available from social services and other agencies.
• To communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, to maintain written and electronic records in accordance with Directorate policies and to be aware of the Directorate’s ‘Access to Records’ policy.
• To promote the Occupational Therapy service to users, colleagues, and other agencies and to identify and contribute to future service developments.
• To work closely with colleagues in health care teams, private and voluntary sectors, and other directorates, to achieve the best possible outcome for clients and their carers.

• A generous local government pension scheme.
• Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave.
• Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant).
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts.
• Great local transport links.
• Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.

Southampton City Council