Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Team - Barnet - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is hiring an Occupational Therapist for the Adult Social Care Team in Barnet, UK. This full-time locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £39.93. You'll perform functional assessments and design adaptations to enhance safety and independence for adults. Ideal candidates are HCPC-registered with at least two years of experience. Join a vibrant team making a meaningful impact in the community, while enjoying professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rate

Professional Growth

Work-Life Balance

Meaningful Impact

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in occupational therapy.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive functional assessments.
• Proficient in recommending and designing adaptations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive functional assessments.
• Provide duty triage and screening for referrals.
• Recommend and design major adaptations for safety.
• Prescribe suitable equipment and adaptations.
• Conduct manual handling assessments and develop plans.
• Collaborate with contractors and teams for adaptation works.
• Produce accurate assessment reports and documentation.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Functional assessments

Person-centred planning

Triage and screening

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care Team

Specialism: Occupational Therapy – Adults Location: Barnet, UK Salary: £39.93 per hour Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing Locum Start: ASAP

Step into a rewarding and impactful role as an Occupational Therapist within Barnet’s Adult Social Care Team. This full-time locum opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate of £39.93 and the chance to work across multiple sites, providing essential support to adults striving to maintain independence and safety in their daily lives. If you are HCPC-registered with at least two years of experience, this position offers both diversity and professional fulfilment in equal measure.

Perks and Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £39.93 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.

Full-Time Locum Role: Enjoy the variety and flexibility that comes with working across different services and community settings.

Professional Growth: Enhance your clinical skills through exposure to diverse cases and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Work-Life Balance: Hourly pay gives you the autonomy to manage your schedule effectively.

Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in improving the independence, comfort, and wellbeing of adults across Barnet.

What You Will Do

Undertake comprehensive functional assessments in line with the Care Act, identifying strengths, needs, and desired outcomes.

Provide duty triage and screening, reviewing and signposting incoming referrals prior to allocation.

Recommend and design major adaptations such as level-access showers, ramps, and stairlifts to support safety and independence.

Prescribe suitable equipment and minor adaptations tailored to individual needs, improving quality of life and functional ability.

Conduct detailed manual handling assessments and develop safe, person-centred moving and handling plans.

Work collaboratively with contractors, housing teams, surveyors, and grants officers to ensure timely, compliant completion of adaptation works.

Produce accurate, comprehensive documentation including assessment reports, funding applications, and safeguarding-related records.

Why Work in Barnet?

Barnet is a vibrant, welcoming borough known for its green spaces, excellent transport links, top-rated schools, and rich cultural offerings. Working here means becoming part of a supportive, diverse community while enjoying both urban convenience and suburban charm. It’s the ideal place to grow your career while making a genuine difference in people’s lives.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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