Enabling Independence Officer - Occupational Therapy Trusted Assessor

We are seeking Enabling Independence Officers (EIO)/OT Trusted Assessors to join our Occupational Therapy Hub (OT Hub) at The London Borough of Sutton.  Our goal is to empower adults to live as independently as possible, and we are looking for individuals with the skills to help us achieve this mission.  As an EIO within our OT Hub, you will utilise your Trusted Assessor skills and experience to deliver strength-based and preventative support for our residents. With the guidance and support of Occupational Therapists and OT Managers, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of residents with Occupational Therapy needs. Learning and development will be supported by your supervisor and the wider management team. Your duties will include: Conducting assessments with our residents to ascertain their Occupational Therapy needs. Compiling support plans to inform your interventions. Providing appropriate guidance, advice, equipment and minor adaptations to enable our residents independence. Making recommendations for simple major adaptations. Supporting Duty Occupational Therapists to process enquiries & screen incoming referrals. Collaborating with social workers and healthcare providers to ensure that our residents receive the best possible outcomes in accordance with the Care Act. About You: We expect the successful candidate to have: Experience of working as a Trusted Assessor in an Occupational Therapy setting; ideally with Trusted Assessor Level 3 training Experience in conducting assessments in health and/or social care settings Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies pertaining to social care and Occupational Therapy Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with residents, their families and relevant professionals An understanding of issues related to safeguarding and protection of adults. Continuous professional development to stay updated on best practices in the field of social care and Occupational Therapy If you are passionate about making a difference, have strong interpersonal skills and can show empathy and sensitivity towards individuals facing difficult circumstances, we want to hear from you. For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Rodora Munro,  Assistant Team Manager at rodora.munro @sutton.gov.uk