Hertfordshire Action on Disability Mobility Centre are currently recruiting for a part-time, qualified, occupational therapist to provide driving assessments for people with various health conditions and disabilities. The successful applicant will work alongside an Approved Driving Instructor and may also suit a physiotherapist. Our main centre is in Welwyn Garden City, but the role may involve travel to our outreach services in Watford and Dunstable.
In-house training will be provided, as well as a mandatory professional or post-graduate certificate in Driving Assessment and Outdoor Mobility to be completed in conjunction with Chester University.
The role will include the duties and require the skills listed below:
- Ability to work in a team;
- Conducting driving assessments including the use of cognitive assessment batteries;
- Conducting passenger transfer and mobility equipment assessments (e.g. powerchairs and mobility scooters);
- Able to work flexible hours and travel as required;
- Clean driving licence;
- Interest in assistive technology;
- Strong communications skills/empathetic personality;
- Microsoft Word skills and report writing experience.
For more information contact Sean Lawrence on 01707 384263 or e-mail your CV to: sean@hadnet.org.uk
Closing Date: Thursday 07 December 2017.