Occupational Therapist - Duty Team
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Location: London Department: Adult Social Care Team: Occupational Therapy - Duty Team Job Type: Full-time Contract: Permanent / Locum Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join a busy Adult Social Care Duty Team within a London Local Authority.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments to adults with a range of physical, sensory and cognitive needs. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and other professionals to promote independence, safety and wellbeing within the community.
This is a fast-paced role suited to an Occupational Therapist who is confident managing a varied caseload, prioritising urgent referrals and making sound professional decisions within a statutory social care environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake timely occupational therapy assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 and relevant legislation and local authority procedures.
- Assess individuals' functional needs and identify appropriate interventions to maximise independence and reduce risks.
- Complete assessments for equipment, adaptations and other practical solutions to support people at home.
- Identify and respond appropriately to urgent and high-risk referrals.
- Provide advice and recommendations regarding major and minor adaptations, specialist equipment and moving and handling.
- Work closely with Social Workers, Health Professionals, Housing colleagues, carers and other agencies.
- Contribute to safeguarding processes and identify concerns in accordance with local safeguarding procedures.
- Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive case records.
- Manage a busy and varied workload effectively, prioritising according to risk and need.
- Support service users to achieve positive outcomes and remain as independent as possible in their own homes. xgikmsk
- Participate in duty and rota arrangements as required by the service.
About You
You will be a qualified Occupati...
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