Occupational Therapist
Bromley Council
Who You Are
You are an occupational therapist with a focus on providing essential services and equipment to support individuals with disabilities. Your background enables you to efficiently assess needs and facilitate adaptations, ensuring improved quality of life for clients. You have a keen interest or experience in assistive technology, which supports the goal of enhancing independence for those you serve.
What the Job Involves
In the OT major adaptations team, your responsibilities include the assessment and provision of specialist equipment, including non-standard stock items and moving and handling equipment. You will be involved in coordinating minor and major adaptations through Disabled Facilities Grants, necessitating close collaboration with internal departments and external organizations.
The role in assistive technology involves assessing residents for various assistive technology tools, supporting both assessment and review projects with domiciliary care services. Experience in moving and handling is deemed beneficial.
Skills
- Assessment and provision of specialist equipment
- Liaison with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience with Disabled Facilities Grants
- Knowledge of assistive technology tools
- Proficiency in moving and handling