Occupational Therapist

Civic Recruitment Limited; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

Occupational Therapist required for a 7 months contract with a Local Authority, delivering community-based assessments and interventions through the Regaining Independence Service (RIS). You will work in customers' homes, develop person-centred plans, and promote independence and safety, across North and West Sussex.

Hybrid working with at least one day in the office; 37 hours/week, with a 37.00 per hour umbrella rate and bi-weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with recent adult social care experience.
• Experience completing Occupational Therapy assessments.
• Experience within Reablement, Rehabilitation, Community Services, Hospital Discharge, Adult Social Care, or Independence Services.
• Experience developing and reviewing care and support plans.
• Experience working with adults with a range of physical, cognitive, and functional needs.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing a caseload independently.
• Excellent report writing and record-keeping skills.
• Good IT and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments within the community.
• Support customers to maximise independence and remain safely in their own homes.
• Establish meaningful and achievable goals with service users.
• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Develop, implement, and review support and rehabilitation plans.
• Monitor progress and adapt interventions to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Work closely with reablement providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide professional advice and recommendations regarding independence and daily living activities.
• Maintain accurate case records and assessments.
• Apply evidence-based Occupational Therapy practice.
• Manage a varied caseload across the North and West areas of West Sussex.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals.
• Promote person-centred practice and positive outcomes for service users.

Skills

Assessment

Report writing

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Caseload management

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Enhanced DBS

Right to Work in the UK

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Job Description

7 months Contract with a Local Authority

Umbrella £37.00 per hour - Umbrella

Job Purpose

As an Occupational Therapist within the Regaining Independence Service (RIS), you will support adults to maximise their independence and achieve their personal goals through community-based occupational therapy interventions. Working within customers' own homes, you will undertake assessments, develop person-centred support plans, and deliver specialist interventions to improve outcomes and quality of life.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments within the community.
• Support customers to maximise independence and remain safely in their own homes.
• Establish meaningful and achievable goals with service users.
• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Develop, implement, and review support and rehabilitation plans.
• Monitor progress and adapt interventions to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Work closely with reablement providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide professional advice and recommendations regarding independence and daily living activities.
• Maintain accurate case records and assessments.
• Apply evidence-based Occupational Therapy practice.
• Manage a varied caseload across the North and West areas of West Sussex.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals.
• Promote person-centred practice and positive outcomes for service users.

Essential Experience Required

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with recent adult social care experience.
• Experience completing Occupational Therapy assessments.
• Experience within Reablement, Rehabilitation, Community Services, Hospital Discharge, Adult Social Care, or Independence Services.
• Experience developing and reviewing care and support plans.
• Experience working with adults with a range of physical, cognitive, and functional needs.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing a caseload independently.
• Excellent report writing and record-keeping skills.
• Good IT and communication skills.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Additional Information to Note

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00.
• Location: County Hall North, Chart Way, Horsham, RH12 1XL.
• Hybrid working arrangement with at least 1 day per week office attendance.
• Grade 10.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• HCPC Registration required.
• 5 years referencing and full employment history required.
• Interview required.
• Supplier Submission Deadline: 23th October 2026.
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.

Requirements

As an Occupational Therapist within the Regaining Independence Service (RIS), you will support adults to maximise their independence and achieve their personal goals through community-based occupational therapy interventions. Working within customers' own homes, you will undertake assessments, develop person-centred support plans, and deliver specialist interventions to improve outcomes and quality of life.