Senior Community Occupational Therapist

JustOT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JustOT is seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our OT HUB. You will manage a caseload focused on moving and handling, equipment and adaptations, with hybrid working 3 days on site.

Applicants should have HCPC registration and at least two years' OT experience in social care or equivalent, with travel around the borough and contribution to CPD activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy registered with HCPC.
• Minimum 2 years of OT experience including major adaptations and moving/handling.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and relevant social care legislation.

Responsibilities

• Enabling residents to be safe and maximise independence and outcomes.
• Carry out strengths-based, comprehensive OT assessments and recommendations.
• Make recommendations for major and minor adaptations and prescribe equipment.
• Assess moving and handling needs and implement best practices.
• Process enquiries on the OT Duty desk and address immediate needs.
• Support Enabling Independence Officers and CPD activities.
• Complete housing reports and void visits.

Skills

OT Practice

Travel-ready

Client-centred care

Education

OT Degree

Job description

We have a vacancy for a dynamic and autonomous Occupational Therapist to join our OT HUB.

You will manage a caseload of residents with moving and handling, equipment and adaptation needs. Previous experience of working in an adult social care setting is desirable, but transferable skills and experience will be considered.

The role is full time and hybrid with 3 days based on site.

Applicants must be able to travel around the borough, either by car or public transport.

Locums are well supported with regular supervision and inclusion in team CPD activities.

Key Duties:

Enabling people to be safe, maximise their independence and support them to achieve their desired outcomes.

Carrying out strengths based comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and making recommendations to prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing care.

Making recommendations for major and minor adaptations and prescribing assistive equipment.

Working closely with residents and their formal and informal carers to assess moving and handling needs and implement optimal moving and handling practices.

Working on the OT Duty desk, processing enquiries, screening incoming referrals & working proactively to address immediate Occupational Therapy needs.

Supporting and advising our Enabling Independence Officers (OT Level 3 & 4 Trusted Assessors).

Completing housing reports and void visits.

The successful candidate will have:

Degree or an equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy, registered with HCPC

Experience of Occupational Therapy (minimum 2 years) including major adaptations/DFG processes and complex moving and handling

Have up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and safeguarding vulnerable adults and children in social care.