Jenny Fearn
Experience
- 13 years case management experience
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Cerebral Palsy
- Housing Adaptations
- Managing Care Teams
- Orthopaedic injuries and CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)
- Wealth of Experience as a Qualified Occupational Therapist
Key Skills
- Equipment provision
- Strong advocate for clients
- Managing effective therapy and support packages
- Defining clear goals and outcome reporting
- Excellent communication skills
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Profile
I have worked extensively with clients who have complex physical, sensory and learning needs, and have excellent skills in providing an accurate and holistic assessment.
I am flexible in my approach to problem solving, and have considerable experience working with clients to address their overall rehabilitation and care priorities, as well as finding practical solutions for day to day issues, particularly in the areas of self-care, leisure, education, and vocational activities. I am adept at thinking ‘outside the box’ to help address my client’s needs, working closely with family, carers, legal team, and others within a client’s support network.
Many of my clients have been through some level of trauma, and I am experienced in identifying and ensuring appropriate psychological support.
Previous Clinical Experience
2009 to Current Occupational Therapist for Home Independence Services
Providing specialist advice on housing adaptations for children, young people and adults, through private or local authority (DFG) provision.
2006 to 2011 Occupational Therapist for the Epsom Integrated Rehabilitation Service
Providing assessment and rehabilitation for adults and older people within the community, as part of a health and social care multidisciplinary team. Roles included equipment provision, mobility assessment, complex moving and handling assessment and carer advice.
2005 to 2006 NHS Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Providing assessment and treatment for children with a range of disabilities including, learning difficulties, autism, developmental coordination disorder, head injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy; working in schools, the acute hospital, clinics, and the children’s homes.
Professional Qualifications & Affiliations
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Member of Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Registered Practitioner, British Association of Brain Injury and Complex Case Management (BABICM)
Maintaining Excellence
Jenny is committed to maintaining her skills and abilities and engages readily in varied training supported by Independent Living Solutions Ltd which includes the following areas:
- Capacity and Consent
- Safeguarding Children 21/11/22
- Recruitment and Employment
- Litigation
- Management of Risk
- Moving and Handling
- GDPR