Adult’s Senior Occupational Therapist, Autism Service, North London

Adult’s Senior Occupational Therapist, Autism Service, North London
Pay rate £51735 - £54843
Permanent role, Local Authority Social Care
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Adult’s Occupational Therapist in North London.
This is to work within the Autism Service
Role Purpose:

• To provide advice and support to OT’s OTA’s and Trusted Assessors in the team on casework relating to adults and children requiring OT Services.

• To provide advice and guidance on the commissioning of services for the provision of adaptations and equipment to promote the independence of citizens.

• To provide professional advice and information to Social Care Teams and Harrow Adaptations and facilities/Repair Team (HART).

• To support the OT Team Manager by deputising in their absence and / or to act as Duty Manager when needed.

• To chair Professional Meetings including acting as Safeguarding Adults Manager for Safeguarding Enquiries.  

• To supervise the OT on duty so that incoming concerns and requests are acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner according to risk and allocate cases according to the priority need. 

• To record actions and decisions in a clear, concise and robust way on the electronic recording system. 

• To manage complex cases including where there are moving and handling issues, liaising with both internal and external colleagues as appropriate. 

• To provide professional supervision of up to four OT’s and Trusted Assessors. Possibility of supervision of an OT student when on placement. 

• To carry out joint visits with colleagues when required and direct observation of practice providing feedback in a constructive manner. 

 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

 Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.