Occupational Therapist Adults
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Occupational Therapy Recruitment Event
London Borough of Barnet
Friday Feb 20 2026 from 9:45 am to 3 pm GMT
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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.
About the role
- To provide a quality Occupational Therapy service to adults arising out of the Councils 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 Healths 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.
About you
- 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.
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What we offer
- 31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your 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
How to apply
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Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures this may include AI Detection Screening Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks Qualification and Registration Checks Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir) Up to 5 years of Employment History References DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks Credit Checks and Social Media Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.
To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.
Responsibilities
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
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