Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Grade I) – Adult Social Care

Location: Colindale, London (NW9 4EW) – 2 Bristol Avenue

Pay Rate: £25.01 per hour (PAYE)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (7.5 hours per day)

Target Start Date: 15th July 2026

Work Pattern: 1 day per week in the Colindale office, with the flexibility to come in on extra days as needed.

Please Note (Strict Requirement):

Adult Social Care experience is mandatory for this role. The hiring managers have explicitly stated that CVs without specific experience in a community-based Adult Social Care setting will be declined.

About the Role

On behalf of Barnet Council, we are looking for a skilled and proactive Occupational Therapist to join the Communities, Adults & Health team. This short-term contract is designed to help the team manage a temporary peak in workload.

Your main focus will be helping service users live safely and independently. You will achieve this through major housing adaptations, equipment provision, and manual handling assessments. You will be working directly with service users, their carers, and partner agencies to deliver practical, life-changing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, your daily tasks will include:

Assessments: Completing thorough functional assessments in line with the Care Act, as well as safe moving and handling risk assessments.
Duty & Triaging: Taking part in duty triaging, which involves screening and signposting incoming referrals before they are accepted onto the waiting list.
Housing Adaptations: Designing and recommending major changes to homes (such as installing level-access showers, stairlifts, and ramps) to reduce daily risks.
Equipment Provision: Prescribing and arranging both minor and major specialized equipment tailored to individual needs.
Collaboration: Working closely with building contractors, housing teams, and grants officers to see adaptation works through.
Admin & Reports: Keeping accurate electronic records and writing professional reports for funding applications and safeguarding processes.

What You Need to Apply (Mandatory)

HCPC Registration: You must be a registered Occupational Therapist.
Social Care Experience: Proven experience working within a UK community-based local authority or adult social care team.
Technical Knowledge: Practical experience with housing adaptations, equipment provision, and complex manual handling.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Familiarity with Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and adaptation laws.
Experience liaising directly with building contractors and local housing teams.
Comfortable using electronic social care case management systems.