Community Occupational Therapist

• Occupational history, identity and routines.
• Motivation, confidence and readiness for change.
• Physical, sensory, psychological, social and environmental barriers.
• Individual strengths, resilience and support networks.
• Risk and suitability for the assessment pathway.

• Meaningful, person-centred goals.
• Practical strategies to enable participation.
• Recommendations for appropriate environments and activities.
• Reasonable adjustments to support inclusion.
• The use of physical activity as both a therapeutic approach and an outcome, linking participation to occupational identity, roles and daily life.

• Determine suitability for the assessment-only pathway.
• Identify when onward referral to alternative services is required.
• Maintain clinical integrity by ensuring individuals whose needs exceed the service model are appropriately signposted or referred to relevant services.
• Work collaboratively with Everyone Active to identify suitable provision for individuals accessing the pathway.

• Confidence building and behaviour change strategies.
• Establishing routines and developing self-management approaches.
• Preparing individuals to engage in community and leisure environments.

• Everyone Active provision.
• Local physical activity programmes (e.g. PARS and walking groups).
• Community and voluntary sector services.
• Wider health and wellbeing support.

• Providing guidance to Everyone Active to ensure safe, inclusive and appropriate engagement.
• Supporting individuals to transition into sustainable, independent participation.

• Leisure providers.
• Adult Health and Social Care services.
• Primary Care and GP practices.
• Community and voluntary sector organisations.
• Active Partnerships.
• Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and local alliances.

• Supporting the development of inclusive, accessible and trauma-informed environments within leisure and community settings.
• Providing specialist advice on accessibility and reasonable adjustments.
• Advising on approaches to supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Promoting inclusive, person-centred practice across partner organisations.

• Ensure individuals complete appropriate outcome measures where required.
• Contribute to demonstrating service impact through:- Improved health and wellbeing.
• Increased participation in meaningful activities.
• Reduced demand on specialist services.

• Support awareness and understanding of the Occupational Therapy role.
• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality records in accordance with professional standards.
• Participate in audits, data collection and research activities.
• Contribute to service development and continuous quality improvement.
• Support reporting requirements and performance monitoring.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with Everyone Active, leisure providers and the local authority across the borough.
• Identify potential funding opportunities and complete funding applications where appropriate.
• Provide supervision to others where relevant.

• Engage in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Utilise Heidi Health to support clinical documentation and note writing.
• Maintain an up-to-date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio.
• Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities.
• Support the upskilling of sports coaches to develop their understanding of the therapeutic value of physical activity.

• Remain up to date with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date Outlook calendar.
• Provide service cover when required.
• Participate in the employee appraisal process.

Essential

• Occupational Therapist, degree, or diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum experience of 1 years as an Occupational Therapist
• Registered HCPC
• Evidence of continuing CPD

Desirable

• RCOT membership
• Experience working in an assessment led service
• Focuses on early intervention and prevention
• Understands navigation, connection and enablement
• Operates well across different sectors health, social, leisure & voluntary

Essential

• Able to manage a complex caseload
• Knowledge of safeguarding
• In depth knowledge of working with people with a disability and long term health conditions.
• Knowledge of health inequalities locally and nationally
• Ability to assess clinical situations effectively and use own initiative
• Ability to communicate with varying stakeholders participants, carers, statutory services, voluntary sector etc.
• A great communicator and individual that matches our values.
• Passionate, enthusiastic and innovative!
• Ability to travel to multiple locations as and when required
• Ability to work with autonomy & build meaningful relationships with commissioners
• Dynamic and brave!