Occupational Therapist (Grade I)
Barnet Council
Who You Are
You are an experienced occupational therapist who is passionate about helping adults with long-term disabilities, health conditions, frailty, or age-related needs maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. You are committed to a person-centred and outcome-focused approach, and you understand the relevant legislation, professional standards, and policies required to succeed in this field.
What the job involves
Your role involves working with adults aged 18 and over with eligible social care needs. You will conduct strengths-based occupational therapy assessments to identify functional difficulties and barriers to independence. Your responsibilities include providing advice, self-management strategies, recommending and providing equipment, assessing for adaptations, and collaborating with health professionals and care providers. You will also manage designated duty days to triage incoming referrals and perform manual handling assessments.
Skills
- Occupational therapy expertise
- Strong assessment skills
- Ability to provide self-management strategies
- Experience with equipment recommendation and provision
- Knowledge of adaptation assessments
- Manual handling skills
- Collaborative working abilities