Occupational Therapist - Minor Aids & Adaptations Team - Brent - Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Minor Aids & Adaptations Team
Specialism: AHP – Occupational Therapy
Location: Brent, London, UK
Salary: £36.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Occupational Therapist – Minor Aids & Adaptations Team within AHP – Occupational Therapy in Brent, London, earning £36.00 per hour
. This exciting full-time ongoing opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful difference within Adult Social Care, supporting individuals to remain safe, independent, and empowered within their own homes.

Working within a fast-paced community setting, you will play a key role in assessing needs, recommending equipment and adaptations, and delivering timely interventions that improve quality of life for residents across Brent.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and stability of a full-time position within a supportive Adult Social Care service.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £36.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and professional experience.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills and knowledge through varied casework and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Join a service that values diversity, inclusion, and collaborative working.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a role that supports a healthy balance between your professional and personal commitments.
• Meaningful Community Impact: Help residents maintain independence and improve their daily lives through effective Occupational Therapy interventions.

What you will do

• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments for adults within community settings.
• Assess functional ability, independence, and environmental needs with a focus on minor aids and adaptations.
• Recommend, arrange, and oversee the provision of specialist equipment and adaptations.
• Complete moving and handling assessments where required.
• Provide expert advice on equipment, adaptations, and solutions that promote independence and safety.
• Manage a high-volume caseload and deliver interventions within a 15-day service target.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, contractors, housing services, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop person-centred intervention plans focused on achieving positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed records, reports, and case documentation.
• Contribute to the efficient delivery of Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy services.

Requirements

• Professional
  
  Qualification:
  
  Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration: Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Adult Social Care
  
  Experience:
  
  Previous experience within Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy services.
• Minor Aids and Adaptations Expertise: Strong knowledge of equipment provision, adaptations, and independence-focused interventions.
• Caseload Management: Experience managing high-volume caseloads within a fast-paced environment.
• Assessment
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning, and decision-making abilities.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong report-writing, interpersonal, and partnership-working skills.
• Previous experience working within a Local Authority or community Occupational Therapy service.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and experience of moving and handling assessments.

Why Brent

Brent is one of London’s most diverse and vibrant boroughs, offering an exciting mix of cultures, communities, parks, and local amenities. With excellent transport connections, thriving neighbourhoods, and a strong commitment to supporting local residents, Brent provides a fantastic environment for both professional development and personal enjoyment. Whether you’re exploring its cultural attractions or benefiting from easy access to Central London, Brent is an outstanding place to live and work.