Occupational Therapist

Overview

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care division. This is a unique opportunity to join our Integrated Front Door Service, where you will focus on rapid response and early intervention to deliver a high-quality, timely service that responds to the diverse needs of adults, children, and their carers across the borough.

In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, developing, and monitoring individualised care plans that prioritise independence and safety from the very first point of contact. Your work will involve the commissioning of adaptations and equipment, as well as providing expert guidance on moving and handling for independent living. We are particularly looking for practitioners with a passion for a preventative, Reablement, and Technology Enabled Care (TEC) approach, ensuring that residents can remain in their own homes with dignity and confidence.

All assessments and support plans are conducted in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act 2014, reflecting a strengths-based model that empowers residents to take control of their own lives. You will work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary environment where guidance and professional supervision are provided in line with your experience and our comprehensive Supervision Policy. By joining our "front door" team, you will play a vital role in shaping positive outcomes and ensuring the right support is provided at the right time for Harrow’s community.

This position offers flexible scheduling with the option for either part-time (18 hours per week) or full-time (36 hours per week) commitments.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Dip COT (state registered) or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with HCPC
• Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
• Ability to maintain and demonstrate Royal College of Occupational Therapy guidelines and standards of practice, including maintaining accurate and comprehensive records.
• Good understanding of relevant legislation including Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, demonstrate the ability to work in accordance to the Care Act Statutory guidance, MCA Code of Practice.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.

Related Documents

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria