Working as an assessor for Access Independent
We are always looking for Occupational Therapists to undertake work for us-we specialise in Housing and Physical Disability.We particularly need OTs and Physiotherapists to undertake Mobility Assessments-the change in legislation means the need for OTs and Physios in this area is growing
By April 2012 all Local Authorities in England and Wales are required use Independent Mobility Assessors-Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists-to undertake assessments for Blue Badges and from September in Scotland
We run training courses for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists who want to learn how to undertake mobility assessments-please go to the page "Mobility Assessment Course" to read more
We also run training courses for OTs who want to move into Independent Practice and also who want to learn how to undertake assessments of seating and epvs for Charities such as the British Legion. To learn more please go to the appropriate page-epv and seating assessment course or How to be an Independent OT
What we expect from our assessors
How we will support you to work as a fieldwork assessor
Types of work available
Where do we need OTs?
If you work for Access Independent-
What is in it for you?
- Flexibility working hours-full or part time
- Competitive rates of pay-be PAYE or self employed
- Financial incentives
- Stepping stone to working as an independent OT
- Variety of work across public, private and voluntary sector to expand knowledge and skills
- Access Independent is an Equal Opportunities Employer
What we expect from our assessors- To work to Access Independent and HPC expected standard of practice
- To have two years post qualifying experience. Currently working in social services is an advantage
- To possess an up to date CV, CRB, recent evidence of practice, training etc
- To attend an interview at our office
- To work within agreed procedures, systems and process as set out at the beginning of a contract between Access Independent and the Customer
- To keep us informed of availability, activities and progress on cases at all times
How we will support you to work as a fieldwork assessor- Provide regular and flexible work to suit your needs
- Give a full induction covering procedures, processes and systems
- Enable you to work within timed targets for all types of contracts
- Offer support, supervision and guidance from our contracts team to progress cases through to completion
- Negotiate payment terms according to the type of work, volume of cases and level of support required
Types of work available
- Clearing waiting lists
- Covering mobility assessment clinics
- One-off sporadic ADL assessments for a variety of organisations, including the British Legion, housing associations and case management companies
Where do we need OTs?
- At present we are recruiting OTs for Local Authority Social Services waiting list work in Suffolk and Kent
- At present we are recruiting OTs for mobility assessments in West Yorkshire
- We are finding that now most of the opportunities we have are for Occupational Therapists working with Local Authorities assessing applicants for Blue Badges or Freedom passes. We are running training courses for OTs who are interested in learning about the mobility assessment process in London on June 29th and November 23rd , in Huddersfield on July 6th and in Birmingham on September 14th. These courses cover the process and criteria and contain a dummy assessment.
- Please email us on ot@accessindependent.co.uk to register or find out more
