Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Team

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Team
Location: City of London, UK
Salary: Up to £35.50 per hour
Contract: Locum, Full-Time, 3 Months

Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Team in the City of London, earning up to £35.50 per hour. Are you ready for an exhilarating role? Join us full-time for 3 months as we embark on a journey in Adult Social Care that will challenge and reward you. You will utilise your expertise to make a real difference in the community right from the heart of City of London. Enjoy the flexibility that locum work brings, whilst being part of a dedicated team focused on outcomes that enhance the quality of life for adults in need.

Perks and benefits:
As a locum worker, you will enjoy the benefit of flexibility, allowing you to have the perfect work-life balance that suits your lifestyle. Immerse yourself in varied experiences across different cases which keep your job exciting and enrich your professional portfolio. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to expand your network and build relationships with various teams, giving you insights into different ways of working. On top of all this, you'll enjoy a competitive hourly rate that rewards your expertise and dedication.

What you will do:

• Manage your own caseload involving Adult Social Care tasks such as home assessments, recommendations, and equipment provisioning.

• Conduct manual handling assessments, reviews, and provide specialist seating assessments.

• Support reablement assessments and reviews to recommend care package adjustments.

• Prepare specifications and diagrams for major adaptations like wet rooms, stairlifts, and ramping.

• Provide duty support with equipment management alongside social workers and duty managers.

• Facilitate welfare contacts through phone and home visits.

• Collaborate with various health and social care teams including NRS, IIT, ACRT, and CMHT.

• Attend monthly meetings that focus on business and development.

• Engage in project work and conduct housing assessments and recommendations.

• Conduct telecare assessments and collaborate with responders like the Camden care line.

• Utilize databases and software like Mosaic, Word, and Excel effectively.

• Be open to out of borough visits as required.

A candidate who is able to adapt to change and willing to take on additional tasks for team support is essential. An enhanced DBS check is required, and you should be a registered driver with a valid HCPC license.

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