Senior Practitioner - Social Services Occupational Therapist

JustOT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected recruitment agency in London is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include managing complex casework and working with various stakeholders to ensure the delivery of person-centered care. Ideal candidates should be HCPC registered with at least three years of experience in social services. This role offers competitive hourly rates and excellent support for new hires.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly pay

Access to NHS and private sector jobs

No registration fee

Free online training

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in social services.
• Ability to manage complex casework.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex casework and resources.
• Advocate for the needs of Council residents.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in Social Services

Casework management

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant occupational therapy qualification

Job description

Overview

JustOT are recruiting for an HCPC registered experienced Occupational Therapist to work with our well-respected client based in London.

Hourly rate: £35.60 per hour
Location: London
Hours & Days to be Worked: 37.5 hours per week
Essential Requirements: HCPC registered, 3 years Social Services Experience

Role and Responsibilities

The role is part of a multi-disciplinary team approach to support our communities. As a Senior Practitioner you will be expected to be an integral part of this team, to manage complex casework and resources, and to use your expertise to advise, negotiate, advocate and champion the needs of Camden residents. In addition, you will work together with the Team Manager, other Senior and Advanced Practitioners and colleagues to develop best practice, drawing on current research and evidence-based practice to promote our What Matters strengths-based practice approach, keeping the person at the centre of all decisions and helping them to achieve their outcomes.

You will work closely in partnership with other members of a multi-disciplinary team and with support staff, specialist and external partners to ensure the overall service is person centred.

Outcomes and Objectives

• Contribute to the development of future service models in the context of the Council's Financial Strategy.
• Contribute and lead on policy and practice development, participating in service reviews as required.
• Create an environment of continuous learning, quality improvement and professional development, developing excellent service outcomes and ensuring service improvements are implemented when necessary.
• Work with Team and Senior Managers, colleagues and Commissioners to ensure best use of resources and positive outcomes for people, ensuring that data on financial and quality measures are collected accurately and analysed to improve performance.
• Deputise for Team Managers when required within the Neighbourhood Teams.

Key Duties

• Promote positive risk taking to maximise independence.
• Embed and share innovative solutions to care and support needs and work with complex family/health issues, ensuring that the delivery of care and support is reviewed and service improvements are implemented.
• Ensure that all duties within the role are delivered in accordance with policy and procedure and professional registration practice.
• Promote integrated whole systems working, working closely with other services both internally and externally. This will include negotiating and influencing outcomes, engaging and involving users and carers and all stakeholders, liaising with other workers and agencies as appropriate.
• To undertake duties on behalf of the Team Manager as required by the needs of the service.
• Provide professional consultation and advice to colleagues and other appropriate agencies.
• To oversee practice quality and monitoring for people placed out of borough
• Hold a small complex caseload, under the supervision of Team Manager

About you

You will be someone who engages people and builds rapport and confidence. You will be creative, innovative and adaptable and will contribute to the development of future service models in the context of the Council's Financial Strategy. Contribute and lead on policy and practice development, participating in service reviews as required. Create an environment of continuous learning, quality improvement and professional development, developing excellent service outcomes and ensuring service improvements are implemented when necessary.

People Management Responsibilities

The post holder will be required to line manage and supervise up to 6 members staff in the neighbourhood teams. Line management responsibilities include:

• Mentoring and coaching staff in the services (local authority and health), in areas of expertise. Where needed, to co-work cases to promote staff development.
• Providing professional supervision to support social workers and other colleagues in undertaking complex assessments and interventions, encouraging the development of high-quality standards and practice.

When you work with JustOT, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training and nationwide occupational therapy job opportunities.

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