Tripod Partners are looking for 2 Independent living Assessors (ILA)/ Occupational Therapy Assistant's to work for a council in Central London.

Responsibilities

• Carry out functional assessments to evaluate service users’ ability to manage daily living tasks safely and independently.
• Coordinate and monitor cases which may include reablement programmes, setting goals and reviewing progress weekly to reduce dependency on services.
• Hold a caseload with weekly allocations, ensuring timely and effective support planning and delivery.
• Arrange and fit equipment which may include specialist equipment and identifying minor and simple major adaptations, to promote independence at home.
• Support safe manual handling and transfers, under guidance from qualified OT and physiotherapy staff.
• Develop outcome-focused support plans for individuals.
• Process referrals and complete discharge assessments, identifying ongoing needs and eligibility under the Care Act 2014.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, ensuring coordinated care and timely service delivery.
• Promote the use of assistive technology, identifying opportunities to enhance independence and reduce reliance on statutory services.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to performance monitoring, safeguarding compliance and service quality.

• Must have experience working as a Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Must have UK experience
• Preferably experience working for a council

Please apply to hear more details.