Company Description
Herefordshire Council is the local authority serving the county of Herefordshire in the UK, providing a wide range of public services to local communities. The council is responsible for education, highways and planning, social services, and economic regeneration, helping to shape the area’s future and support residents’ wellbeing. It also manages essential services such as council tax administration and domestic refuse collection. As an employer, Herefordshire Council offers opportunities to contribute to meaningful public service work that directly impacts the quality of life in the region.
Role Description
This full-time Occupational Therapist role is based in Hereford with a hybrid working arrangement, combining on-site work with some flexibility to work from home. The role involves assessing individuals’ functional abilities and needs, developing person-centered intervention plans, and recommending equipment or adaptations to support independence and safety. The Occupational Therapist will work closely with adults, children, families, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver rehabilitation, advise on preventative strategies, and support discharge planning or community-based care. Day-to-day tasks include conducting home and community visits, documenting assessments and outcomes, liaising with health and social care professionals, and contributing to service development and best practice. The role also involves providing professional guidance, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and council policies.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation skills, with the ability to assess functional needs and design effective interventions.
- Candidates should possess knowledge of Medicine and clinical practices relevant to community and social care settings.
- Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and engage sensitively with service users and carers.
- Candidates should possess experience or interest in Pediatrics, with the ability to adapt interventions for children and young people when required.
- Relevant qualifications such as a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the appropriate professional body (e.g., HCPC or equivalent) are required.
- Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, the ability to manage a varied caseload, and competence in using digital systems for record-keeping and remote work.
- Experience in local authority or community-based practice, knowledge of safeguarding procedures, and a commitment to inclusive, person-centered care are highly beneficial.
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