Senior Occupational Therapist

Job description Senior Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care (Reablement Service) A local authority in East London is looking to recruit experienced Senior Occupational Therapists to support the launch of a brand new re-enablement service going live in June. This is a unique opportunity to be part of building a service from the ground up, promoting independence, resilience and wellbeing. You will play a key role in shaping practice, supporting complex cases and driving strengths-based interventions across the team.Main Duties:Undertake complex Occupational Therapy assessments with a strong occupational focusLead on reablement and outcome-focused care planning for high-need casesProvide guidance and oversight to junior staff and unregistered colleaguesRecommend and coordinate specialist equipment, major adaptations and assistive technologyCarry out advanced moving and handling assessments and risk managementContribute to safeguarding processes and multi-agency workingManage a complex caseload, prioritising in line with statutory responsibilitiesSupport service development and contribute to best practice within the new teamRequirements:Diploma/BSc in Occupational TherapyHCPC RegistrationExtensive experience within Adult Social CareExperience managing complex cases and supporting junior staffStrong knowledge of reablement and moving and handlingExcellent communication and report writing skillsEnhanced DBS/CRB (we can assist)Eligibility to work in the UKDriving licence and ..... full job details .....