Barnet - Community Occupational Therapist £39.93ph HYBRID

Barnet Council - Community Occupational Therapist - £39.93ph Hybrid

Location: 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
Rate: £39.93 per hour (Limited/Umbrella)
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 1 to 2 days in the office per week and attendance at in-person meetings every other week.

Eden Brown Synergy are currently recruiting for an experienced Community Occupational Therapist to join Barnet Council's Adult Social Care team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a small, complex, and long-term team, supporting adults to maintain independence and safety within the community through specialist assessments, housing adaptations, and equipment provision.

Key Responsibilities:
* Complete functional assessments in line with the Care Act
* Undertake duty triaging, screening, and signposting of referrals
* Recommend and design major adaptations including stairlifts, ramps, and level-access showers
* Prescribe minor and major equipment to meet assessed needs
* Carry out manual handling assessments and develop safe moving and handling plans
* Liaise with housing teams, contractors, and grants officers regarding adaptation works
* Maintain accurate records and complete professional reports for funding and safeguarding purposes

Main Accountabilities:
* Deliver person-centred interventions within agreed timescales
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, legislation, and health & safety requirements
* Contribute to service development and continuous improvement
* Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment

Essential Requirements:
* HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
* Experience within community-based Adult Social Care
* Knowledge of housing adaptations, equipment provision, and manual handling
* Understanding of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and adaptation legislation
* Experience working alongside housing teams and contractors
* Competent using electronic case management systems

Additional Information:
* Car driver desirable but not essential
* Hybrid working available

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your placement

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Shristi Yadav at or call (phone number removed).

Refer someone who may be interested and receive a £300 referral bonus!

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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