Careers  Occupational Therapist (Mobility Assessments)

To discuss this role call our OT manager, Linda Mann, on 020 8991 3714. To apply, download our application form.

Occupational Therapist (Mobility Assessments)   Job Summary: To provide high quality Occupational Therapy Assessments, and other relevant support to disabled people. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • To carry out full functional assessments of people with disabilities in their homes and provide an assessment report and recommendations in relation to equipment and adaptations. • To formulate specifications/ design briefs for Major Adaptations • To complete an agreed target number of assessments and follow ups each week. • To complete all forms in relation to the occupational therapy process e.g. assessment form, • equipment order forms, wheelchair referral forms etc. • To produce typed reports within specified timeframes • To support office based senior Occupational Therapist and administrators in relation to contract requirements. • To manage time and case load effectively. • To liase with members of a multi disciplinary team as required e.g. care managers, representatives, technical officers, and surveyors. • To carry out Mobility assessments of service users applying for mobility concessions including Taxi-cards, Blue Badges, Disabled Freedom passes and Disabled Parking Bays in accordance with procedures and relevant legislation. • To read and assess mobility concessions applications to ascertain eligibility according to agreed procedure and legislation • To carry out mobility assessments in a clinic setting at an address specified by Dependability in a fair and transparent way and taking into consideration overall functional disability. • To write concise reports of clinic assessments and input data on the computer. • To work in the community or within the existing office system. • To meet targets for assessments and alert line manager of any problems/difficulties with meeting of targets. • Provide cover for other staff during periods of annual leave, sickness etc. • To attend training as required. • To adhere to all Dependability’s policies and procedures. • Any other duties appropriate to the post as may be required. • To assist with administrative duties in answering enquiries from clients and care managers in relation to occupational therapy. • Provide cover for other staff during periods of annual leave, sickness etc. • Any other duties appropriate to the post as may be required.