Location
London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
Not specified

About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist for adults at Barnet Council, you will provide a quality Occupational Therapy service in line with the Council’s duties and powers under legislation and divisional policies. Your role will include conducting professional functional assessments for older people, adults with physical, sensory or learning disabilities, and carers, focusing on meeting social care outcomes as outlined in the Department of Health’s Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework. You will carry out urgent assessments and risk assessments, providing interventions to mitigate risk through equipment such as moving and handling aids. You will recommend and arrange for equipment and minor adaptations ranging from simple aids to complex specialist chairs and shower chairs, and refer for major housing adaptations via the Disabled Facility Grant or other relevant pathways. Safeguarding adults and carers at risk of harm, promoting Making Safeguarding Personal principles and wellbeing, and reviewing equipment, adaptations, and interventions provided are key responsibilities. Ensuring wellbeing principles are central to assessment and care planning is essential. Barnet Council values its staff and is committed to its core values of Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, and Collaborative, which guide all work within the organisation.

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a vibrant borough with excellent schools, lively town centres, extensive green spaces, and diverse communities. The Council is committed to growth and development to meet future challenges, working collaboratively with partners and residents to enhance the borough.

What we offer
31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme providing a valuable guaranteed income in retirement and security for dependents
Flexible work-life balance options including hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, and part-time opportunities
A wide range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, and energy suppliers
Payroll benefits such as cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance

Experience
Minimum of 2 years UK experience as a registered Occupational Therapist
Experience operating within a comprehensive assessment framework
Proven ability to prepare clear and accurate correspondence, reports, and risk assessments
Sound practical understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Disabled Facility Grant, and policies necessary to deliver complex services to vulnerable adults

About you
Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council
Committed to safeguarding adults and carers at risk, promoting wellbeing and Making Safeguarding Personal principles
Ability to work collaboratively and uphold the Council’s values of Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, and Collaborative

Qualifications
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist