Occupational Therapist
- Full-time, Temporary
Job Description
Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care - 12 Month Contract
Local Authority | 12 Month Contract
Location: 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
Rate: £34.31 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 12 Month Contract
Hours: Full Time
Working Pattern: Minimum 1 Day Office-Based, Community Visits, and 1 Duty Day Per Week
Pay: Bi-Weekly
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.
Essential
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.
Desirable
- 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.
- One duty day per week to manage incoming referrals.
- Mileage and travel are part of the role.
- A person-centred, strengths-based practice approach is essential.
What's on Offer?
- £34.31 per hour (Umbrella)
- 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
Ideal for candidates with experience as an Occupational Therapist, Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist, Community Occupational Therapist, Senior Occupational Therapist, Adaptations Occupational Therapist, Disabilities Occupational Therapist, Moving and Handling Occupational Therapist, or Adult Services Occupational Therapist.
Requirements
Essential Requirements Requirements: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Current HCPC Registration. Significant experience working as an Occupational Therapist within Adult Social Care. Experience undertaking community-based occupational therapy assessments. Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and relevant adult social care legislation. Experience completing moving and handling assessments. Experience recommending specialist equipment and adaptations. Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently. Strong assessment, report-writing, and communication skills. Experience working within a multidisciplinary environment. Enhanced DBS. Full UK Driving Licence. Business Use Motor Insurance. Desirable Experience working within a Local Authority Adult Social Care Team. Experience completing Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) assessments. Experience working with adults with complex physical disabilities and long-term conditions. Knowledge of housing adaptations and specialist equipment provision. Additional Minimum one day per week office attendance. Community visits required across the borough. One duty day per week managing incoming referrals. Mileage and travel required as part of the role. Person-centred, strengths-based practice approach essential. What's on Offer? £34.31 per hour (Umbrella) 12 Month Contract Full-Time Hours Bi-Weekly Pay Flexible Working Pattern Mixed Office, Community, and Duty-Based Working Supportive Adult Social Care Team Opportunity to make a significant impact on adults' independence and wellbeing Potential contract extension Ideal for candidates with experience as an Occupational Therapist, Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist, Community Occupational Therapist, Senior Occupational Therapist, Adaptations Occupational Therapist, Disabilities Occupational Therapist, Moving and Handling Occupational Therapist, or Adult Services Occupational Therapist.