JOB-20240905-7a6f785b

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