Community Occupational Therapist

Manage referrals, undertake holistic Occupational Therapy assessments and apply clinical reasoning to identify occupational needs, assess risk and prioritise interventions. Utilise standardised assessment tools, activity analysis and clinical observation to evaluate barriers to participation and occupational performance.

Develop collaborative, person-centred goals and evidence-based intervention plans, using physical activity as a therapeutic medium to promote independence, confidence, wellbeing and engagement in meaningful occupations.

Manage a varied clinical caseload, delivering individualised interventions including anxiety management, activity adaptation, environmental modifications, self-management strategies and onward referrals. Regularly review progress, adapt interventions and complete pre- and post-intervention outcome measures to evaluate effectiveness.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals, GP practices, Primary Care Networks, Integrated Care Boards and community organisations to coordinate support and improve access to services.

Promote inclusive, co-produced approaches that empower individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions, reduce health inequalities and enable sustainable participation in daily activities and community life.

All

participants appropriate for engagement with SFC to receive support and

intervention from the Occupational Therapist for a defined period of time

depending on need.

Occupational Therapist to utilise physical activity as an assessment and

intervention tool, within their scope of practice, to provide a number of

support interventions to participants, these range from 1:1 interventions (E.g

Anxiety management), external referrals, sharing resources, completing

assessment tools (SPM-2, Activity Analysis, unstructured observations) and

anything additional for individual need.

Manage the

referrals into the organisation, assessing and completing initial assessments,

managing risk and priority.

Once an

individual has been part of an initial assessment, a collaborative action

planning process begins. Occupational Therapists work closely with the person

to co-produce goals that are meaningful and relevant to them. These goals are

rooted in enabling participation, enhancing wellbeing, and building confidence,

with physical activity promoted as a key enabler

Individuals

are added to the occupational therapists caseload over a period of time, goals

and outcomes are regularly reviewed and adapted as necessary.

If

participants require additional support from the Occupational Therapist, they

will be supported into the medium (greater than 12 weeks) and or long-term

caseload (greater than 24 weeks).

All

participants will complete a PRE and POST outcome measure suitable for their

location

Enable

people to engage in activities of daily living that are important to them

Assessing

how activities which the person needs or wants to do can be modified or adapted

to make them easier

how the physical and social environment can be altered so that barriers are

reduced

To develop

system led opportunities for disabled people and those with long term health

conditions, to enable them to access primary care services and foster a sense

of belonging and inclusion, that challenges assumptions and supports social

transformation.

Build strong

and professional relationships and work collaboratively with GP Surgeries,

Primary Care Networks and the Integrated Care Board.

To liaise

and build meaningful partnerships with external agencies including health care

professionals, charities, community groups and other health and social care

organisations.

Support and

enable genuine co-productive practice.

Promote

person-centred practice which seeks to enable people to have control, choice,

participation, and a sense of belonging.

Connect

people to their community to enable and empower them to engage in meaningful

occupations.

Deliver

evidence based and best practice, which is Occupation focused.

Use

therapeutic use of self to support individuals to have a positive experience of

physical activity.

To build positive working relationships with Everyone Active, the

leisure provider and the local authority

Promote service within the local area through networking.

Complete participation numbers for statistical purposes.

Participate in audits, data collection, research and

evidence-based practice.

Promote the occupational therapy role to external agencies.

Contribute to service development through innovative ideas and

creation of resources.

Initiate and lead projects to meet identified service needs.

Seek out funding opportunities and complete funding applications

where appropriate.

Be involved/supportive when presented opportunities through our

specialist provision.

To ensure that up to date written and electronic records of own

patient interventions and observations are completed in accordance with Sport

for Confidence and professional standards.

To ensure that required activity data is recorded and that

relevant personal and departmental records are maintained.

To be responsible for the quality of data recorded. The data

should be accurate, legible (if handwritten), recorded in a timely manner, kept

up to date and appropriately filed.

To comply with relevant professional standards (i.e. the College

of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional conduct, Health

Professions Council guidelines for professional practice).

Professional duties

Attend professional meetings as required.

Attend appropriate training events as required.

Maintain a continuing professional development portfolio.

Engage in regular supervision.

Supervise and support students when appropriate.

Provide day to day operational management of coaches and

volunteers.

Comply with policies and procedures regarding annual leave,

sickness absence and time owing.

Support with upskilling coaches to understand the therapeutic

value of physical activity.

Additional responsibilities

Complete all mandatory training.

Keep updated on all matters relating to company policies and

guidelines.

Outlook calendar to be kept up to date.

Provide cover as and when necessary

Participate in the employee appraisal process.

Attend peer supervision and CPD opportunities.

Sport for Confidence CIC is a community interest company dedicated to reducing health inequalities and improving access to sport and physical activity for individuals and communities experiencing barriers to participation.

The organisation integrates Occupational Therapy expertise with sports coaching and lived experience to deliver inclusive, person-centred opportunities within leisure and community settings. This collaborative approach addresses physical, psychological, social and environmental barriers, enabling individuals to engage in meaningful activities that promote health, wellbeing and independence.

Working locally and nationally, Sport for Confidence supports individuals with diverse and complex needs, recognising the relationship between occupation, environment, participation and health. The organisation promotes empowerment, choice and belonging through accessible physical activity opportunities tailored to individual needs.

By embedding Occupational Therapists within non-traditional healthcare environments, Sport for Confidence promotes early intervention, prevention and recovery, addressing occupational deprivation and supporting individuals before needs escalate to specialist services.

The organisation works collaboratively with communities, healthcare providers and leisure services to improve accessibility, challenge inequalities and create sustainable opportunities for meaningful participation.

Qualifications

Experience

Desirable: - Demonstrates advocacy of the Occupational Therapist role; - Relevant experience working as an Occupational Therapist; - Experience of lone working