Sutton - OT - Adult First Contact Service- General Duty

Eden Brown Synergy; Sutton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check paid by employer

Referral bonus £300

Job finding bonus

Twice-weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Adult First Contact Service (AFCS) within the London Borough of Sutton. You will screen, triage and prioritise referrals at the front door of Adult Social Care, promoting independence and prevention through strength-based practice.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary duty team with Social Workers and health partners to assess residents, recommend equipment and adaptations, and ensure safe, effective

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration required.
• Significant OT experience, preferably in local authority/adult social care.
• Experience with screening, triaging and holistic assessments.
• Strong knowledge of equipment, adaptations, and moving and handling.
• Understanding of Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Screen and prioritise complex referrals via the Contact Centre.
• Determine the most appropriate pathway for residents.
• Complete person-centred, holistic and proportionate assessments.
• Apply strength-based and preventative approaches to independence.
• Provide guidance and quality assurance to colleagues and partner services.
• Assess and recommend equipment, adaptations and major works as needed.
• Collaborate with Housing, Social Care, Environmental Health and health partners.
• Prepare briefs and sketches for building surveyors when required.

Skills

Screening & triage

Holistic assessment

Strength-based practice

Autonomous working

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Adult First Contact Service

Location: St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA

Rate: £37.85 per hour

Grade: 8

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office-based, 2 days remote

Service: Adult First Contact Service

The Role

Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Adult First Contact Service (AFCS) within the London Borough of Sutton.

This is an exciting opportunity for an OT who is passionate about promoting independence, prevention and strength-based practice. Working at the front door of Adult Social Care, you will play a key role in screening, triaging and prioritising referrals and ensuring residents receive the most appropriate support at the earliest opportunity.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary duty team alongside Social Workers, health partners and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and prioritise complex referrals received through the Contact Centre.
• Use professional judgement to determine the most appropriate pathway for residents.
• Complete person-centred, holistic and proportionate assessments.
• Apply strength-based and preventative approaches to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Provide professional guidance and quality assurance to Enabling Independence Officers and Trusted Assessors.
• Assess and recommend appropriate equipment, minor adaptations and major adaptations.
• Demonstrate equipment and ensure residents, families and carers understand its safe and appropriate use.
• Assess complex cases involving major adaptations, structural alterations, extensions, through-floor lifts and specialist equipment.
• Support residents where rehousing may be required to maintain independence.
• Work collaboratively with Housing, Social Care, Environmental Health, health services and other partner agencies.
• Prepare accurate briefs and sketch diagrams for building surveyors where required.
• Ensure adaptations procedures are implemented appropriately and in line with relevant policies and legislation.
• Escalate complex cases and provide professional advice to colleagues and partner services.

Requirements

• A Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Significant experience working as an Occupational Therapist.
• Ideally, previous experience within Local Authority, Adult Social Care or community settings.
• Experience of screening, triaging and completing holistic assessments.
• Strong knowledge of equipment, adaptations and moving and handling.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Understanding of safeguarding within an adult social care environment.
• A strong commitment to strength-based, preventative and person-centred practice.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
• £300 referral bonus when you refer a colleague or friend
• Bonus for finding your own job
• Twice-weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.