Occupational Therapist

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ackerman Pierce Ltd is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Social Care Duty Team in London. The role focuses on high-quality OT assessments for adults with diverse needs, prioritising safety, independence and wellbeing in the community.

The post requires HCPC registration and experience with adults in health, social care or community settings. You will work within a busy duty environment, coordinating with social workers and other professionals to manage a varied

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered and trained as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience working with adults in health, social care or community settings is preferred.
• Strong assessment, analytical and risk assessment skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out timely OT assessments in line with Care Act 2014 and local procedures.
• Assess functional needs and plan interventions to maximise independence and safety at home.
• Arrange equipment, adaptations and practical solutions to support daily living.
• Identify urgent/high-risk referrals and respond appropriately.
• Provide guidance on major/minor adaptations and moving and handling as required.
• Collaborate with Social Workers, Health Professionals and Housing colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Risk assessment

Independence support

Education

HCPC registered

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Duty Team

Location: London

Department: Adult Social Care

Team: Occupational Therapy - Duty Team

Job Type: Full-time

Contract: Permanent / Locum

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join a busy Adult Social Care Duty Team within a London Local Authority.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments to adults with a range of physical, sensory and cognitive needs. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and other professionals to promote independence, safety and wellbeing within the community.

This is a fast-paced role suited to an Occupational Therapist who is confident managing a varied caseload, prioritising urgent referrals and making sound professional decisions within a statutory social care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake timely occupational therapy assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 and relevant legislation and local authority procedures.
• Assess individuals' functional needs and identify appropriate interventions to maximise independence and reduce risks.
• Complete assessments for equipment, adaptations and other practical solutions to support people at home.
• Identify and respond appropriately to urgent and high-risk referrals.
• Provide advice and recommendations regarding major and minor adaptations, specialist equipment and moving and handling.
• Work closely with Social Workers, Health Professionals, Housing colleagues, carers and other agencies.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and identify concerns in accordance with local safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive case records.
• Manage a busy and varied workload effectively, prioritising according to risk and need.
• Support service users to achieve positive outcomes and remain as independent as possible in their own homes.
• Participate in duty and rota arrangements as required by the service.

About You

You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration and experience of working with adults in a health, social care or community setting.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Experience working within Adult Social Care or a community occupational therapy service.
• Good knowledge of the Care Act and relevant social care legislation.
• Experience undertaking functional assessments and recommending appropriate equipment and adaptations.
• Strong assessment, analytical and risk-assessment skills.
• The ability to work confidently and independently within a busy duty environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• A commitment to strengths-based, person-centred practice