Occupational Therapist Adults

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better.

As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values:
Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

• To provide a quality Occupational Therapy service to adults arising out of the Council’s duties and powers under legislation and in accordance with divisional and area policy, procedures, guidelines and the professional practice standards for Occupational Therapists.
• To provide appropriate, professional occupational therapy functional assessments of older people, adults with physical and sensory needs or learning disability and carers with a focus on meeting the social care outcomes as articulated in the Department of Health’s Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework.
• To carry out urgent assessments, risk assessment and provide Occupational therapy interventions to mitigate urgent risk by providing simple and complex equipment such as moving and handling equipment.
• To recommend equipment and minor adaptions across the range—from simple equipment to complex specialist chairs and shower chairs.
• To refer and recommend for major housing adaptations on the Disabled Facility Grant pathway or other pathways depending on the tenure of the property.
• To safeguard adults and carers at risk of harm and promote Making Safeguarding Personal principles and their wellbeing.
• To undertake review of the equipment, adaptions and interventions provided.
• To ensure that the wellbeing principles are at the heart of assessment and care and support planning.

• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Understanding and experience of operating with a comprehensive assessment framework. Minimum of 2 years of working in the UK experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience of preparing clear and accurate correspondence, reports and other written documentation including risk assessments.
• Sound, practical understanding of relevant legislation (such as the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Disabled Facility Grant, ), policies and processes necessary to deliver complex and multiple services to vulnerable adults.

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in retirement together with security for dependents.
• Work‑life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part‑time.
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more.
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee well‑being training programs including confidential employee assistance.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working and is committed to a healthy work‑life balance. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and welcomes and encourages job applications of all abilities. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants and those with health conditions throughout our recruitment process.