Occupational Therapist – Adults Social Care

Pertemps; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist for the Adult Social Care team in Barnet, UK. Focused on promoting independence through housing adaptations and assessments, the candidate will work primarily in a hybrid setting. Responsibilities include conducting functional assessments, coordinating with contractors, and delivering manual handling solutions. Ideal candidates will be HCPC registered with a strong foundation in community care and related legislation. Competitive pay and support provided by the agency.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Online registration process

Referral schemes

Managed compliance

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in community-based adult social care is essential.
• Strong knowledge of housing adaptations and manual handling required.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments in line with the Care Act.
• Participate in duty triaging and signposting referrals.
• Design major housing adaptations like ramps and stairlifts.
• Prescribe and arrange equipment for needs.
• Conduct manual handling risk assessments.
• Liaise with contractors and housing teams.
• Maintain case records and produce reports.

Skills

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Community-based adult social care experience

Knowledge of housing adaptations

Skills in manual handling

Understanding of Disabled Facilities Grants

Experience with contractors

Ability in electronic case management systems

Job description

BOccupational Therapist – Adults Social Care

Location: Barnet
Pay Rate: £39.93 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid working (1–2 days per week in the office and in-person meetings every other week)

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Social Care team in Barnet. This role focuses on promoting independence and safety through major housing adaptations, manual handling assessments, and equipment provision, delivering practical solutions that make a real difference to people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive functional assessments in line with the Care Act
• Participate in duty triaging, screening and signposting referrals prior to allocation
• Design and recommend major housing adaptations (e.g. level-access showers, stairlifts, ramps)
• Prescribe and arrange minor and major equipment to meet assessed needs
• Undertake manual handling risk assessments and develop safe moving and handling plans
• Liaise with contractors, housing teams and grants officers to progress adaptation works
• Maintain accurate case records and produce professional reports for funding and safeguarding purposes

Mandatory Experience and Requirements

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
• Experience within community-based adult social care
• Strong knowledge of housing adaptations, equipment provision and manual handling
• Understanding of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and relevant adaptation legislation
• Experience working with contractors and housing teams
• Ability to use electronic case management systems

Why work through Pertemps?

• Adedicated consultantwith access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• Asimple online registration process
• Attractivereferral 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 Josephon 07471 306880 or email [e-mail].