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Occupational Therapist at Harrow Council

Occupational Therapist

Harrow Council · GB

3 days ago

Occupational Therapist

Harrow Council · GB

3 days ago
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About the Role

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist for their Adult Social Care division. This role focuses on rapid response and early intervention within the Integrated Front Door Service, delivering high-quality, timely services to adults, children, and their carers. The position emphasizes assessing, developing, and monitoring individualised care plans, commissioning adaptations and equipment, and providing guidance on moving and handling for independent living. A preventative, Reablement, and Technology Enabled Care (TEC) approach is encouraged to help residents remain in their homes with dignity. All assessments align with the Care Act 2014 wellbeing principles and a strengths-based model. The role operates within a supportive multi-disciplinary environment with professional supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, develop, and monitor individualised care plans.
  • Commission adaptations and equipment.
  • Provide expert guidance on moving and handling for independent living.
  • Conduct assessments and support plans in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act 2014.
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive records.

Requirements

  • Registered with HCPC.
  • Enhanced DBS check required.
  • Ability to maintain and demonstrate Royal College of Occupational Therapy guidelines and standards of practice.
  • Good understanding of relevant legislation including Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in accordance with the Care Act Statutory guidance and MCA Code of Practice.

Skills

  • Rapid response
  • Early intervention
  • Preventative approach
  • Reablement
  • Technology Enabled Care (TEC)
  • Strengths-based model
  • Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Location

  • London Borough of Harrow

Work Type

  • Part-time (18 hours per week)
  • Full-time (36 hours per week)

Education Level

  • Dip COT (state registered) or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.

About the Company

  • The London Borough of Harrow's Adult Social Care division operates an Integrated Front Door Service.
  • The service aims to deliver high-quality, timely services responding to the diverse needs of adults, children, and their carers across the borough.