Senior Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Location: Sutton, SM1 1EA Rate: £39.00 per hour Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote, 3 days office/visits We are currently recruiting for a dynamic and autonomous Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Social Care OT Hub in Sutton. The successful candidate will manage a caseload involving moving and handling, equipment and adaptation needs, helping residents maximise their independence and achieve their desired outcomes. Key Responsibilities Prepare for and work with individuals, families, carers, groups and communities to assess their needs and circumstances. Plan, carry out, review and evaluate social work practice with individuals, families, carers, groups, communities and other professionals. Support individuals to represent their needs, views and circumstances. Manage and be accountable, with supervision and support, for your own professional practice. Carry out strengths-based Occupational Therapy assessments and make recommendations to promote independence. Recommend major and minor adaptations, including DFG-related work, and prescribe assistive equipment. Assess complex moving and handling needs and implement safe practices. Work on the OT Duty Desk, screening referrals and addressing immediate OT needs. Complete housing reports and void visits. Work within and in accordance with Adult Social Care policies and procedures. Demonstrate professional competence and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding requirements. Requirements Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy. Current HCPC registration. Minimum 2 years' Occupational Therapy experience. Experience in major adaptations/DFG processes and complex moving and handling. Ability to travel across the borough by car or public transport. Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy. Referral bonus for successfully referring a colleague or friend. Bonus for finding your own job. Twice-weekly payroll. Dedicated recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your job search and employment.If you are interested, please send your up-to-date CV to Shristi Yadav at or call (phone number removed). Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free
Sutton - Senior OT - Adult social care HYBRID £39PH employer: Eden Brown Synergy
Gateshead Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. As part of the Independent Living Service, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while making a meaningful impact in the community. With competitive pay rates and a commitment to quality assurance, this role provides a rewarding environment for professional growth in a vibrant local authority setting.
