Occupational Therapist

Duty Team Location: London Department: Adult Social Care Team: Occupational Therapy - Duty Team Job Type: Full-time Contract: Permanent / Locum Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join a busy Adult Social Care Duty Team within a London Local Authority .

The successful candidate will provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments to adults with a range of physical, sensory and cognitive needs. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and other professionals to promote independence, safety and wellbeing within the community.

This is a fast-paced role suited to an Occupational Therapist who is confident managing a varied caseload, prioritising urgent referrals and making sound professional decisions within a statutory social care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake timely occupational therapy assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 and relevant legislation and local authority procedures.
• Assess individuals' functional needs and identify appropriate interventions to maximise independence and reduce risks.
• Complete assessments for equipment, adaptations and other practical solutions to support people at home.
• Identify and respond appropriately to urgent and high-risk referrals.
• Provide advice and recommendations regarding major and minor adaptations, specialist equipment and moving and handling.
• Work closely with Social Workers, Health Professionals, Housing colleagues, carers and other agencies.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and identify concerns in accordance with local safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive case records.
• Manage a busy and varied workload effectively, prioritising according to risk and need.
• Support service users to achieve positive outcomes and remain as independent as possible in their own homes.
• Participate in duty and rota arrangements as required by the service.

About You

You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration and experience of working with adults in a health, social care or community setting.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Experience working within Adult Social Care or a community occupational therapy service.
• Good knowledge of the Care Act and relevant social care legislation.
• Experience undertaking functional assessments and recommending appropriate equipment and adaptations.
• Strong assessment, analytical and risk-assessment skills.
• The ability to work confidently and independently within a busy duty environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• A commitment to strengths-based, person-centred practice.