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Occupational Therapist

Job details
Posting date: 26 November 2025
Salary: £25.01 to £33.43 per hour
Additional salary information: Pay Rates: PAYE: £25.01 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £33.43 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 December 2025
Location: Barnet, Hertfordshire
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week
Company: Neway International Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: OR18319

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Summary

Neway International are seeking an Occupational Therapist (Grade I) – Social Care Qualified to join our client based with Barnet Council.

Location: 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
Hours per week: 36
Start Date: 08 December 2025
End Date: Initially for 6 months
Pay Rates: PAYE: £25.01 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £33.43 per hour

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of – excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces, and diverse communities all contribute to making it a great place to live and work. Barnet Council is committed to building on these strengths, working collaboratively with partners and residents to deliver high-quality services. Staff are guided by the Council’s values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative.

Role: Occupational Therapist (Adults, Grade I)
We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join Barnet’s Adults Early Intervention Team, a multi-disciplinary team of social workers, assessment and enablement officers, and occupational therapists. This hybrid role involves one day per week in the office, with the remainder of the time spent carrying out community visits and working from home.

Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments for adults with physical, sensory, or learning disabilities, and for carers.

Safeguard adults and carers at risk of harm, promoting wellbeing and Making Safeguarding Personal principles.

Undertake and review individualised, outcomes-led care and support plans.

Support people to maintain independence and wellbeing by signposting to preventative services and providing advice.

Carry out enablement reviews for individuals coming out of hospital or referred via the front door and MASH team.

Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver effective interventions.

Promote continuous professional development and contribute to service improvement.

Candidate Requirements
Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Experience working with adults in social care, health, or community settings.

Strong knowledge of legislation, HCPC guidelines, and adult social care outcomes frameworks.

Excellent communication, assessment, and case management skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing, and continuous professional development.

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