Neighbourhood Health, Occupational Therapist

Key Responsibilities Occupational Therapy Assessment and Intervention Deliver holistic, person-centred Occupational Therapy assessments to understand individuals' strengths, aspirations, needs and barriers to meaningful participation. Manage referrals, assess risk and prioritise individuals requiring support, particularly those experiencing complex health and social needs. Co-produce meaningful goals and action plans, providing short-term therapeutic interventions and enablement to improve confidence, independence and wellbeing. Utilise physical activity, activity analysis, environmental adaptations and reasonable adjustments as therapeutic tools to enable participation in everyday occupations. Review individual outcomes, promote self-management and facilitate appropriate onward referrals where additional support is required. Community Navigation and Enablement Support individuals to identify and access meaningful physical activity, leisure, wellbeing and community opportunities across Castle Point. Provide practical navigation and confidence-building support to overcome barriers that prevent engagement, recognising that individuals may require more than traditional signposting. Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and community partners to establish sustainable routines, connections and opportunities for participation. Promote choice, independence, inclusion and a sense of belonging, ensuring the voices and experiences of local residents inform service delivery. Partnership Working and Neighbourhood Health Development Build strong, collaborative relationships with GP practices, Primary Care Networks, social prescribing teams, leisure providers, local authorities and voluntary and community organisations. Act as a clinical connector between health services and community opportunities, strengthening pathways and improving access to preventative support. Actively contribute to neighbourhood and Place Partnership meetings, identifying emerging priorities, gaps in provision and opportunities for collaborative working. Promote the value of Occupational Therapy within neighbourhood health, supporting more connected, person-centred and preventative approaches across local systems. Workforce Development and Inclusive Practice Provide advice, consultation, formal and informal learning opportunities to local professionals, coaches, volunteers and community organisations. Support providers to understand barriers to participation, implement reasonable adjustments and develop more accessible and inclusive opportunities. Share Occupational Therapy expertise to build workforce confidence in supporting individuals with complex needs and using physical activity to promote health and wellbeing. Service Development, Evaluation and Professional Practice Contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of the Neighbourhood Health Occupational Therapy model, ensuring it responds to local needs and priorities. Collect and record appropriate clinical outcomes, service activity, participant feedback and case studies to demonstrate individual, community and system impact. Contribute to partnership reporting, shared learning and opportunities for future service development and sustainability. Maintain accurate clinical records, manage risk and safeguarding responsibilities, and deliver evidence-based practice in accordance with HCPC standards and Sport for Confidence policies. Engage in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development, upholding Sport for Confidence's values and commitment to reducing inequalities Non-Clinical Duties To build positive working relationships with 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.