HELPING KIDS SHINE

Responsibility

• compiling thorough assessment reports and identifying recommended strategies in respect of a young person’s occupational needs in their various environments
• delivering therapy interventions in person and virtually, as appropriate
• providing advice, training and therapy programmes to education staff, families, and other health professionals within areas of expertise
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• advising on adaptive equipment, adaptations, moving and handling and therapeutic interventions as required
• space and office facilities are in Bridgend and will be the main location
• maintaining contact with families and/or the instructing party throughout the case engagement to ensure continuity and care
• there will also be opportunities to work from home where appropriate, and if desired
• assessing a wide range of motor, perceptual, and sensory challenges, and identifying how these impact on a young person’s ability to function in a variety of settings
• evaluating treatment outcomes, making onward referrals , and discharging
• working under the direction of Case Managers, as part of a treating multidisciplinary team
• planning appropriate therapy interventions using evidence-based practice, with timing of treatment negotiated with a young person’s family and supporting professionals, following funding agreement
• demonstrating clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• updated: 10th July 2023
• managing own time appropriately and prioritising tasks accordingly to carry out clinically related administrative duties, relevant to the caseload
• updated: 21st April 2023
• responsible to: Therapy Director
• managing a complex caseload whilst recognising own professional boundaries and accessing supervision, advice, and support when necessary
• we work with them to identify their strengths and challenges, whilst supporting them to embrace their uniqueness and advocate for themselves
• working closely with relevant parties regarding individual young people
• undertaking other duties as reasonably directed by the Therapy Director
• always ensuring compliance with all relevant social distancing best practices and regulations
• maintaining contemporaneous, up-to-date, and accurate case notes in line with professional standards, using systems provided
• role Details: Full time preferred, compressed hours negotiable. Six month probation period. Salary is competitive and will be dependent on experience
• we provide thorough assessments and support in respect of accessing occupations, upper limb therapy , equipment, adaptations, etc