Occupational Therapist

East Barnet, United Kingdom

Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care - 12 Month Contract

Local Authority | 12 Month Contract

Location: 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW

Contract: 12 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Minimum 1 Day Office-Based, Community Visits, and 1 Duty Day Per Week

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join a Local Authority's Long-Term Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy Team for a 12-month contract. This team is dedicated to providing assessments, guidance, and interventions for adults aged 18 and over who have long-term disabilities, health conditions, frailty, or age-related needs. The goal is to support their independence and wellbeing at home and in the community. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, you will conduct assessments, recommend necessary equipment and adaptations, perform moving and handling evaluations, and collaborate with health, housing, and social care professionals to achieve person-centred outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments for adults with social care needs.
  
• Evaluate functional abilities, mobility, personal care needs, and daily living activities.
  
• Develop person-centred support plans through strengths-based assessments.
  
• Recommend and coordinate the provision of equipment, from simple to complex solutions.
  
• Assess and plan for minor and major adaptations, including those funded by Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG).
  
• Perform moving and handling assessments for individuals with complex physical needs.
  
• Offer manual handling advice and guidance to carers and care providers.
  
• Provide advice, information, and strategies for self-management to foster independence.
  
• Participate in a weekly duty day to triage incoming referrals.
  
• Collaborate with health professionals, housing providers, care agencies, and voluntary organizations.
  
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of cases and assessments.
  
• Ensure interventions comply with the Care Act 2014, professional standards, and Local Authority policies.
  
• Promote independence, mitigate risks, and prevent or delay the need for ongoing care services.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
  
• Current HCPC Registration.
  
• Extensive experience as an Occupational Therapist in Adult Social Care.
  
• Experience in community-based occupational therapy assessments.
  
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and relevant adult social care legislation.
  
• Experience in conducting moving and handling assessments.
  
• Proficiency in recommending specialized equipment and adaptations.
  
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and work autonomously.
  
• Strong skills in assessment, report writing, and communication.
  
• Experience in a multidisciplinary setting.
  
• Enhanced DBS.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
• Business Use Motor Insurance.
  
• Experience in a Local Authority Adult Social Care Team.
  
• Experience with Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) assessments.
  
• Experience working with adults with complex physical disabilities and long-term conditions.
  
• Knowledge of housing adaptations and provision of specialized equipment.
  

Additional Information

• Minimum one day per week office attendance required.
  
• Community visits throughout the borough are necessary.
  
• Mileage and travel are part of the role.
  
• A person-centred, strengths-based practice approach is essential.
  

What's on Offer?

• 12 Month Contract
  
• Full-Time Hours
  
• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
• Flexible Working Pattern
  
• Combination of Office, Community, and Duty-Based Work
  
• Supportive Adult Social Care Team
  
• Opportunity to significantly impact adults' independence and wellbeing
  
• Potential for contract extension