Occupational Therapist Senior Practitioner - Reablement/Enablement (Adult Social Care)

Job Description

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.

Please note that while we are currently accepting applications, the successful candidate will be scheduled to start this role in April 2026

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.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

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Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

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