Barnet - OT - Adult Social Care Team

Eden Brown Synergy; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Chipping Barnet seeks a skilled Occupational Therapist to join its Adult Social Care Team. This full-time position focuses on delivering high-quality functional assessments and interventions to promote independence according to the Care Act. You will collaborate with various multi-disciplinary teams and contractors, ensuring safe and timely outcomes for service users. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered and experienced in community-based adult social care settings. Comprehensive benefits and support are provided.

Benefits

DBS check funded by the employer

Referral bonus for recommending a colleague

Enhanced payroll frequency

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist is mandatory.
• Experience in community-based adult social care settings is required.
• Understanding of housing adaptations and equipment provision is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments per the Care Act.
• Participate in triaging and screening new referrals for services.
• Design and recommend major adaptations to promote independence.
• Prescribe necessary equipment tailored to clients’ needs.

Skills

Community-based adult social care experience

Understanding of equipment provision

Manual handling expertise

Education

HCPC registration

Tools

Electronic case management systems

Job description

Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Social Care Team. This full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred functional assessments and interventions in line with the Care Act. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues, housing teams, and contractors to ensure safe, effective, and timely outcomes for service users.

• Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care
• Location: Barnet
• Rate: £39.93 per hour
• Contract Type: Full‑Time (Mon‑Fri)
• Working Pattern: 1 day per week in the office, with flexibility to attend additional days as required

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive functional assessments in accordance with the Care Act.
• Participate in duty triaging and screening/signposting new referrals before adding them to the waiting list.
• Design and recommend major adaptations including level‑access showers, stairlifts, ramps, and other bespoke solutions to promote independence.
• Prescribe and arrange minor and major equipment to meet individual needs.
• Undertake manual handling risk assessments and produce safe moving and handling plans.
• Liaise with contractors, housing services, and grants officers for adaptation works.
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality professional reports for funding applications and safeguarding processes.

Main Accountabilities

• Deliver person‑centred interventions within agreed timescales.
• Maintain compliance with legislation, safeguarding policies, and health and safety standards.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and development.
• Represent Adult Social Care professionally within multi‑disciplinary forums.

Mandatory Experience

• HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapist.
• Experience within community‑based adult social care settings.
• Strong understanding of equipment provision, housing adaptations, and manual handling.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and adaptation legislation.
• Experience liaising with contractors and housing teams.
• Ability to use electronic case management systems.

Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy.
• Referral bonus when you refer a colleague or friend.
• Bonus for finding your own job.
• Twice weekly payroll.
• Dedicated recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Shristi Yadav at or call (phone number removed).

Refer someone who might be interested in this role and receive a £300 referral bonus.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.