Occupational Therapist

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding OT Service seeks a proactive, HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapist to support adults in our communities to stay safe, independent and well. You will conduct functional assessments, provide early intervention, and develop tailored, strengths‑based plans that promote independence and reduce risk.

The role involves front‑door triage, collaboration with health, social care, housing and voluntary partners, and contributing to MDT discussions.

Qualifications

• HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapist.
• Experience with functional assessments, moving and handling, and equipment or adaptation provision.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in community settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out functional assessments and develop tailored, strengths‑based plans.
• Provide early intervention to promote independence and reduce risk.
• Contribute to front‑door triage and MDT discussions.
• Recommend equipment and minor or major adaptations.
• Maintain high‑quality documentation and uphold HCPC standards.
• Collaborate with health, social care, housing and voluntary partners.

Skills

HCPC registration

Functional assessments

Moving and handling

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Multidisciplinary team

Job description

The job itself

The East Riding OT Service is seeking a proactive, person‑centred Occupational Therapist to support adults living across our communities to remain safe, independent and well. In this role, you’ll carry out functional assessments, provide early intervention, and develop tailored, strengths‑based plans that promote independence and reduce risk.

You’ll contribute to front‑door triage, offer timely advice, and recommend equipment, rehabilitation programmes, and minor or major adaptations that enable people to live confidently at home. You will also work across a variety of community settings, including prisons, and support individuals to maintain autonomy through informed decision‑making. You’ll collaborate closely with health, social care, housing and voluntary partners, sharing information effectively and contributing to joint assessments and MDT discussions. High‑quality documentation, professional reporting, and adherence to HCPC standards, safeguarding and information governance are essential parts of the role. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to service development, engage in supervision and CPD, and support assistants and students within the team. Please note: this summary is not exhaustive.

To be successful, you’ll need to be an HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapist with experience of functional assessments, moving and handling, and equipment or adaptation provision. Strong communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential, along with a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. Experience in community settings, reablement, adult social care, specialist equipment, DFG processes or Blue Badge assessments would be beneficial, alongside confidence working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Whilst previous experience in these areas is desirable, we welcome applications from Occupational Therapists with a genuine interest in developing their knowledge and skills within community practice. We are committed to providing ongoing training, professional development and support to help you thrive and grow in the role.