Occupational Therapist Senior Practitioner - Reablement/Enablement (Adult Social Care)
Overview:
The London Borough of Harrow's Adult Social Care division is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) Senior Practitioner to join our dynamic Reablement Team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert clinical supervision, support, and guidance to Occupational Therapists, OT Assistants, and Trusted Assessors within the reablement pathway.Your focus will be on delivering short-term, goal-oriented interventions that empower residents to regain their skills and independence following a period of illness or hospital discharge.
Working in close partnership with managers, the Reablement Provider, and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), you will be instrumental in ensuring high-quality, outcome-focused reablement practice across the service. You will lead on functional assessments, goal-setting, and robust reviews, providing guidance and practical demonstration to support individuals in achieving their independence.Additionally, you will manage complex cases—particularly those involving intricate moving and handling—and provide specialist advice to the Harrow Adaptations and Repair Team (HART).
As a leader, you will chair professional meetings and support the Team Manager by acting as Duty Manager or deputising in their absence. We are looking for a practitioner who excels in a fast-paced environment and ensures that statutory assessments are completed promptly.If you are passionate about a strengths-based approach that prevents or delays the need for long-term care, we invite you to apply.
This position offers flexible scheduling with the option for either part-time (18 hours per week) or full-time (36 hours per week) commitments.
About you:
The successful candidate will:
- Registered Occupational Therapist with significant experience in Adult Social Care and reablement.
- Have registration with HCPC.
- Experience of supervising or mentoring staff
- Must hold a valid UK Driver’s Licence
- Have extensive knowledge of the legislation/policies that relate to the Adults agenda, to a level that can advise other less experienced staff.
- Have significant experience in carrying out occupational therapy responsibilities to advise and guide less experienced staff.
- Have experience of providing professional supervision to Occupational Therapists, OTA’s and Trusted Assessors or students.
- The ability to carry out specialised training as required.
- Have the ability to present complex cases to panel with good clear outcomes.
- The ability to write reports.
- Willingness and ability to work occasional unsocial hours.
Related Documents:
For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria