Occupational Therapist - Adults and Children Team

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Occupational Therapist - Adults and Children Team in Barking, London

Salary: Up to £38.00 per hour

Duration: 3 Months

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of adults and children? We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Barking, London. This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid working pattern, with 3 days spent in the office and 2 days working from home, providing a work-life balance like no other. With a caseload expectation of only 4 cases per week, you can truly focus on quality care.

Perks and benefits:

• Hybrid working pattern: Enjoy the perfect blend of office-based and home working, offering you flexibility and more time for you.
• Competitive hourly rate: Earn up to £38.00 per hour, allowing you to maximise your earnings.
• Professional development: Opportunities for growth and career enhancement within a supportive team.
• Variety and flexibility: Gain experience in a range of adult and paediatric settings without the long-term commitment.

What you will do:

• Undertake person-centred Occupational Therapy assessments as per the Care Act 2014.
• Assess the needs, risks, and outcomes for adults and children with disabilities.
• Complete moving and handling risk assessments and recommend specialist equipment, adaptations, care technology, and reablement interventions.
• Support service users and carers to maximise independence and wellbeing.
• Carry out major adaptation assessments and provide specifications and recommendations.
• Produce comprehensive Occupational Therapy reports and clinical documentation.
• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary assessments and case conferences.
• Manage and progress a complex caseload within agreed timescales.
• Liaise with health, housing, social care, voluntary and private sector agencies.
• Provide advice, guidance and supervision to unqualified staff, newly qualified OTs, and students.
• Participate in safeguarding investigations and duty functions as required.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Extensive experience in Occupational Therapy across adult and paediatric social care settings.
• Experience in assessing for specialist equipment and adaptations.
• Proficiency in undertaking moving and handling assessments.
• Knowledge of reablement pathways, assistive technology, the Care Act 2014, and the Children and Families Act 2014.
• Experience in managing complex caseloads and strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with external agencies and multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of GDPR and electronic case management systems.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet service deadlines.
• Experience within a local authority Occupational Therapy service.
• Experience in supervising students or junior staff.
• Experience in completing major adaptation assessments.
• Experience working within integrated health and social care teams.

Barking, London, is a vibrant and diverse place, bursting with cultural richness and history. With excellent transport links, beautiful parks, and a welcoming community, it's not just a great place to work, but also a fantastic place to live. Join us and make a difference!

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