Community Occupational Therapist - Adults, 12-Month Contract

Civic Recruitment Limited; Edgware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a Local Authority's Long-Term Adult Social Care OT Team for a 12-month contract in London. You will assess, plan, and implement interventions to support adults 18+ with long-term disabilities to live independently at home and in the community.

You will conduct assessments, recommend equipment/adaptations, and work with multi-disciplinary teams. Office-based with community visits, driving required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC Registration.
• Extensive experience in Adult Social Care as an OT.
• Experience in community-based occupational therapy assessments.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and related legislation.
• Experience conducting moving and handling assessments.
• Experience recommending equipment and adaptations.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work autonomously.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Full UK Driving Licence; business use insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT assessments for adults with social care needs.
• Evaluate mobility, personal care, and daily living activities.
• Develop person-centred support plans through strengths-based assessment.
• Coordinate provision of equipment from simple to complex.
• Plan minor and major adaptations, including DFG-funded works.
• Perform moving and handling assessments for complex needs.
• Provide manual handling advice to carers and providers.
• Offer strategies for self-management to foster independence.
• Triage referrals during weekly duty day.
• Collaborate with health, housing, care and voluntary sectors.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ensure interventions meet Care Act 2014 and local policies.
• Promote independence, mitigate risks, and reduce ongoing care needs.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Autonomy

Moving & Handling

Assessment & Reporting

Communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a Local Authority's Long-Term Adult Social Care OT Team for a 12-month contract in London. You will assess, plan, and implement interventions to support adults 18+ with long-term disabilities to live independently at home and in the community.

You will conduct assessments, recommend equipment/adaptations, and work with multi-disciplinary teams. Office-based with community visits, driving required.