Senior Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care
Location: Sutton, SM1 1EA
Rate: 39.00 per hour
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote, 3 days office/visits
We are currently recruiting for a dynamic and autonomous Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Social Care OT Hub in Sutton.
The successful candidate will manage a caseload involving moving and handling, equipment and adaptation needs, helping residents maximise their independence and achieve their desired outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare for and work with individuals, families, carers, groups and communities to assess their needs and circumstances.
- Plan, carry out, review and evaluate social work practice with individuals, families, carers, groups, communities and other professionals.
- Support individuals to represent their needs, views and circumstances.
- Manage and be accountable, with supervision and support, for your own professional practice.
- Carry out strengths-based Occupational Therapy assessments and make recommendations to promote independence.
- Recommend major and minor adaptations, including DFG-related work, and prescribe assistive equipment.
- Assess complex moving and handling needs and implement safe practices.
- Work on the OT Duty Desk, screening referrals and addressing immediate OT needs.
- Complete housing reports and void visits.
- Work within and in accordance with Adult Social Care policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate professional competence and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding requirements.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Minimum 2 years' Occupational Therapy experience.
- Experience in major adaptations/DFG processes and complex moving and handling.
- Ability to travel across the borough by car or public transport.
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy.
- Referral bonus for successfully referring a colleague or friend.
- Bonus for finding your own job.
- Twice-weekly payroll.
- Dedicated recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your job search and employment.
If you are interested, please send your up-to-date CV to Shristi Yadav at or call (phone number removed).
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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