Occupational Therapist - Adults and Children Team - Barking - Sanctuary Personal

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Up to £38.00 per hour

Occupational Therapist – Adults and Children Team

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 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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