Occupational Therapist

Description

Our longstanding clients in Falkirk are seeking a locum Occupational Therapist for a three month contract (minimum) working with vulnerable Adults within the local area. The aim for this vital team member is to inspire and support people to achieve independence focused goals for a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life following discharge from a local hospital.

The Occupational Therapist locum sought within Falkirk will have experience working with Adults within the community in addition to experience of contributing to a duty system with knowledge of Adult Support and Protection, and Adults with Incapacity legislation. You will be conducting home visits whereby you will undertake outcome focussed assessments as part of a Home from Hospital team and work with your client to devise realistic goals.

Self-Directed Support enables vulnerable people, their carers and their families to make educated decisions on how their support is provided and the type of support given. This ensures to keep therapy, rehabilitation and reablement person-centred at all times and therefore more meaningful to the service user. The desired Occupational Therapist should use this as a tool to empower their clients in Falkirk, giving them more control over their own lives, encouraging additional confidence and independence through their professional partnerships.

Finally, it is necessary for the appointed Occupational Therapist to have good computer skills and knowledge of relevant technologies for accurate report writing. In order to be considered of the position of Falkirk”s community Occupational Therapist you must have:

· A degree in Occupational Therapy
· Membership with the SSSC
· PVG membership and the willingness to undergo an update
· Manual Handling training/qualification
· UK driver’s licence and access to a car

Experience in rehabilitation and reablement is also desirable for the successful Occupational Therapist within Falkirk”s social services.

If you have the drive to make change to Falkirk’s local community, this role could be for you! Apply today following the link below.

We look forward to hearing from you!

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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