Occupational Therapist

Locum Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care (North West London)

• We are currently recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a busy and supportive Adult Social Care team within a local authority setting.
• This opportunity is ideal for a confident OT with strong Adult Social Care experience who is able to work independently, manage a complex caseload and deliver high-quality, person-centred interventions.
• As part of the team, you will support adults aged 18+ with disabilities to maximise independence, reduce risk and achieve safe outcomes through specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act-compliant Occupational Therapy assessments for adults aged 18+
• Assess risk and apply sound clinical reasoning to support safe and appropriate outcomes
• Recommend and prescribe simple and complex equipment
• Complete associated risk assessments linked to equipment provision
• Undertake Manual Handling assessments and provide moving and handling recommendations
• Assess for major adaptations in line with statutory eligibility criteria
• Support and contribute to Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) processes
• Participate in duty triage on a rota basis, including screening referrals and prioritising urgent cases
• Maintain accurate and timely case recording
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, health professionals, housing teams and partner agencies

Essential Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Substantial recent Adult Social Care experience within a local authority setting

Proven experience completing:

• Care Act assessments
• Risk assessments
• Manual Handling assessments
• Simple and complex equipment provision
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Major adaptation eligibility criteria
• Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) processes
• Equipment provision criteria
• Ability to independently manage a complex caseload
• Full-time availability (essential)

We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced working in fast-paced Adult Social Care environments
• Confident managing complex cases autonomously
• Skilled in prioritisation, assessment and decision-making
• A strong communicator with excellent partnership working skills
• Passionate about promoting independence and achieving positive outcomes

If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist seeking your next Adult Social Care opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

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