Wax Recruitment Ltd • Colindale, North West London
About this role
Job title
Lead Practitioner - Grade J
Job Category
Social Care Qualified
Location
2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, London, NW9 4EW, Barnet Council
Hours Per Week
37
Pay
£24.24 per hour
2 days in the office, three days hybrid.
Candidate to be HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with experience in supervision. duty senior role, manual handling and major adaptations.
Job description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapy Practitioner to cover a one-year maternity leave for the Lead Practitioner role in the West Locality Occupational Therapy Team.
This long-term complex team works primarily on major adaptations via the Disabled Facilities Grant pathway and the assessment and provision of complex equipment, including manual handling solutions, with a focus on supporting service users to remain safe and independent at home.
The role includes day-to-day team leadership, supervision of up to three staff, delivery of complex Care Act assessments, and ensuring professional standards and best practice are maintained.
Applicants must be HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists with strong experience in complex assessments, relevant legislation (Care Act, MCA, DFG), supervision, and manual handling.