Adaptations OT - Social Services (Locum)

Sanctuary Personnel; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Competitive Pay

Professional Development

Meaningful Work

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an Adaptations Occupational Therapist to join Social Services in Leicester on a full-time locum basis. You will assess, plan, and implement major and minor home adaptations to promote independent living for diverse client groups, including adults and children.

The role offers flexible locum engagement with ongoing support, medical equipment guidance, and collaboration with health, housing, and social care teams to safeguard and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist in a social care environment.
• Proven ability to support and advise carers.
• Experience engaging with a variety of stakeholders and partner agencies.
• Experience delivering services that enhance independence for disabled individuals.
• Expertise in producing reports and maintaining accurate case records.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and the Social Model of Disability.
• Comprehensive knowledge of structural adaptations and specialist equipment.
• Proficient in assessing functional abilities within service users' homes.
• A valid full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of adults, older people, children, and young people to determine equipment and daily living needs.
• Recommend and coordinate major and minor home adaptations for safety and independence.
• Deliver instructions and demonstrations on equipment use for independent living.
• Complete detailed assessments, reports, and maintain case records.
• Collaborate with health professionals, social care colleagues, community equipment providers, and housing teams.
• Participate in safeguarding meetings, case conferences, and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Provide guidance to carers through advice and management strategies.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and mentor students.
• Engage with service users in their homes to develop personalised support plans.
• Encourage independence by providing necessary equipment and access to services.

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an Adaptations Occupational Therapist to join Social Services in Leicester on a full-time locum basis. You will assess, plan, and implement major and minor home adaptations to promote independent living for diverse client groups, including adults and children.

The role offers flexible locum engagement with ongoing support, medical equipment guidance, and collaboration with health, housing, and social care teams to safeguard and improve outcomes.