Proportionate Care Project Lead OT - Slough Borough Council - 41 per hourSlough Borough Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Project Lead Occupational Therapist to join a forward-thinking and innovative team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a project focused on promoting independence through proportionate care. The council offers a full-time contract, a supportive team structure, and hybrid working options.This vacancy will be for an initial 3-6 months, with the potential for extension.Main Duties for the Lead Occupational Therapist include:Leading on single-handed and proportionate care package reviewsProviding clinical supervision to the Proportionate Care Project OTConducting specialist moving and handling risk assessmentsSpecifying and arranging the provision of complex equipment and adaptationsWorking collaboratively to reduce care input while promoting service user independenceEnsuring safeguarding, dignity, and respect are embedded in all practiceTo Be Successful:Substantial experience working as an Occupational Therapist in community settingsExperience with major adaptations and specialist equipmentProven ability to supervise or mentor other OTsConfident in manual handling assessments and complex risk managementHCPC RegistrationEnhanced DBS (we can obtain this for you)Right to work in the UKRecognised Occupational Therapy qualificationBenefits of Working at Slough Borough Council:Slough is known for innovation in adult social care and provides an envi