Senior Practioner Social Services Occupational Therapist

JustOT are looking to recruit a band 7 Social Services Occupational Therapist for a locum position to work within our team to help with a project in adult social care in London.

The pay for this position is up to £35.60 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for an ongoing duration.

Location: Camden
Hours & Days to be Worked: full time hours
Working arrangements : Hybrid Working
Essential Requirements : HCPC registered , 3 years Social Services Experience

The role is part of a multi-disciplinary team approach to support our Camden communities. As a Senior Practitioner you will be expected to be an integral part of this team, to manage complex casework and resources, and to use your expertise to advise, negotiate, advocate and champion the needs of Camden residents. In addition, you will work together with the Team Manager, other Senior and Advanced Practitioners and colleagues to develop best practice, drawing on current research and evidence-based practice to promote our What Matters strengths-based practice approach, keeping the person at the centre of all decisions and helping them to achieve their outcomes.

You will work closely in partnership with other members of a multi-disciplinary team and with support staff, specialist and external partners to ensure the overall service is person centred.

Outcomes or objectives that this role will deliver:
*Contribute to the development of future service models in the context of the Council's Financial Strategy.
*Contribute and lead on policy and practice development, participating in service reviews as required.
*Create an environment of continuous learning, quality improvement and professional development, developing excellent service outcomes and ensuring service improvements are implemented when necessary.
*Work with Team and Senior Managers, colleagues and Commissioners to ensure best use of resources and positive outcomes for people, ensuring that data on financial and quality measures are collected accurately and analysed to improve performance.

This includes:
*Promote positive risk taking to maximise independence.
*Embed and share innovative solutions to care and support needs and work with complex family/health issues, ensuring that the delivery of care and support is reviewed and service improvements are implemented.
*Ensure that all duties within the role are delivered in accordance with policy and procedure and professional registration practice.
*Contribute with other Senior and Advanced Practitioners in the service to a culture and style of leadership that develops and empowers people, recognises achievement and promotes the continuous development of staff and teams.
*Keep up-to-date with changes in practice and participate in your own life-long learning and personal and professional development and also for colleagues through supervision, appraisal and reflective practice.
*Promote integrated whole systems working, working closely with other services both internally and externally. This will include negotiating and influencing outcomes, engaging and involving users and carers and all stakeholders, liaising with other workers and agencies as appropriate.
*To undertake duties on behalf of the Team Manager as required by the needs of the service.
*Provide professional consultation and advice to colleagues and other appropriate agencies.

About you
You will be someone who engages people and builds rapport and confidence. You will be creative, innovative and adaptable and will:
*Contribute to the development of future service models in the context of the Council's Financial Strategy. Contribute and lead on policy and practice development, participating in service reviews as required.
*Create an environment of continuous learning, quality improvement and professional development, developing excellent service outcomes and ensuring service improvements are implemented when necessary.

Successful candidates must hold a degree in occupational therapy and be HCPC registered.

When you work with JustOT, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training and nationwide occupational therapy job opportunities.

If you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our £250 referral bonus. T&C's apply.

If you're interested in working as a locum with JustOT, apply now!