Occupational Therapist – Adult Intake Team

Pertemps; Barking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist for the Adult Intake Team in Barking & Dagenham. This position offers a hybrid working pattern, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. The ideal candidate will have practical assessment skills and experience within adult social care, providing person-centred assessments and interventions to support adults with care needs. Attractive benefits and a supportive consultant will be provided during the employment.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Attractive referral schemes

Ongoing compliance management

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Post-qualifying experience within adult social care or community OT.
• Ability to undertake functional assessments.
• Capability to recommend equipment and adaptations.

Responsibilities

• Complete strengths-based initial assessments for adults.
• Identify functional needs and appropriate interventions.
• Work in partnership with social workers and external agencies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Judgement

Caseload management

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist (Diploma/BSc/MSc)

HCPC registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Adult Intake Team Location: Barking & Dagenham, UK Salary: £32–£35 per hour Hours: 35 hours per week Contract Type: Full Time, Ongoing Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH Start Date: ASAP

Barking & Dagenham’s Adult Intake Team is seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist to support the delivery of timely, person-centred assessments and interventions for adults with care and support needs. This role is ideal for a confident practitioner with strong assessment skills and experience within adult social care or community settings.

You will work as part of a fast-paced intake service, completing initial assessments, identifying risks, and supporting individuals to maintain independence through appropriate equipment, adaptations, and care planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete strengths-based initial assessments for adults referred into the Intake Team.
• Identify functional needs, risks, and appropriate interventions to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Recommend and arrange equipment, minor adaptations, and signposting as required.
• Work in partnership with social workers, community teams, and external agencies to provide coordinated support.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory requirements and professional standards.
• Contribute to safe and effective discharge planning, urgent referrals, and immediate risk management when required.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Occupational Therapist (Diploma/BSc/MSc).
• Post-qualifying experience within adult social care, community OT, reablement, or related settings.
• HCPC registration.
• Confident undertaking functional assessments, risk management, and equipment recommendations.
• Strong communication, judgement, and caseload management skills.
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week and 2 days from home.

Why work through Pertemps?

• Dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• Simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll…and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Josephon07471 306880or [e-mail].