Occupational Therapist – Duty Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time

Hourly Pay up to £36.00 per hour

Hybrid Working

Professional Development

Collaborative Team Culture

Meaningful Community Impact

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is urgently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Duty Team in Kensington and Chelsea, London. The role offers full-time hours and hybrid working with a potential for flexible community-based delivery.

You will conduct assessments, review care needs, and arrange equipment to support independence. You must hold an OT degree or diploma and be HCPC registered, with experience in Adult Social Care and complex moving/handling assessments.

Qualifications

• Professional Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration: Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Adult Social Care Experience: Previous experience working within Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy services.
• Moving and Handling Expertise: Proven experience undertaking complex moving and handling assessments.
• Equipment and Adaptations Knowledge: Experience recommending specialist equipment and housing adaptations.
• Caseload Management: Ability to manage an independent caseload and prioritise effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, assessment, and report-writing skills.
• Duty Participation: Willingness to participate in the duty rota is essential.
• Local Authority Experience: Previous experience within a Local Authority or Adult Social Care team.
• Complex Case Management: Experience managing complex community-based cases.
• Independence-Focused Practice: Strong understanding of strengths-based and independence-promoting interventions.
• Hybrid Working Experience: Familiarity with remote and hybrid service delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments within Adult Social Care settings.
• Complete comprehensive reviews of individuals’ care and support needs.
• Assess, recommend, and arrange specialist equipment and minor to major adaptations.
• Carry out complex moving and handling assessments.
• Support Disabled Facilities Grant applications and provide housing adaptation recommendations.
• Develop person-centred intervention plans that promote independence, safety, and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, families, and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Participate in duty service responsibilities and respond to urgent referrals where required.
• Maintain accurate records, assessments, reports, and case documentation.
• Promote strengths-based practice and support residents to remain independent within their communities.

Skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Independence-focused practice

Duty participation

Hybrid working experience

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Duty Team
Specialism: AHP – Occupational Therapy
Location: Kensington and Chelsea, London, UK
Salary: Up to £36.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Duty Team Occupational Therapist within AHP – Occupational Therapy in Kensington and Chelsea, London, earning up to £36.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing opportunity offers full-time hours and the chance to make a real difference within Adult Social Care. Working within a community-based setting, you will undertake meaningful Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions, supporting residents to maintain independence and improve their quality of life.

Based in one of London’s most desirable boroughs, this role also offers the potential for hybrid working, providing flexibility while maintaining a strong connection with the local community and multidisciplinary teams.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Benefit from consistent working hours and the stability of a full-time opportunity.
• Hourly Pay: Earn up to £36.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and professional experience.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of combining community-based work with remote working opportunities where appropriate.
• Professional Development: Join a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and career progression.
• Collaborative Team Culture: Work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality Adult Social Care services.
• Meaningful Community Impact: Play a key role in helping residents maintain independence and achieve positive outcomes.

What you will do

• Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments within Adult Social Care settings.
• Complete comprehensive reviews of individuals’ care and support needs.
• Assess, recommend, and arrange specialist equipment and minor to major adaptations.
• Carry out complex moving and handling assessments.
• Support Disabled Facilities Grant applications and provide housing adaptation recommendations.
• Develop person-centred intervention plans that promote independence, safety, and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, families, and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Participate in duty service responsibilities and respond to urgent referrals where required.
• Maintain accurate records, assessments, reports, and case documentation.
• Promote strengths-based practice and support residents to remain independent within their communities.

Requirements

• Professional Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration: Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Adult Social Care Experience: Previous experience working within Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy services.
• Moving and Handling Expertise: Proven experience undertaking complex moving and handling assessments.
• Equipment and Adaptations Knowledge: Experience recommending specialist equipment and housing adaptations.
• Caseload Management: Ability to manage an independent caseload and prioritise effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, assessment, and report-writing skills.
• Duty Participation: Willingness to participate in the duty rota is essential.
• Local Authority Experience: Previous experience within a Local Authority or Adult Social Care team.
• Complex Case Management: Experience managing complex community-based cases.
• Independence-Focused Practice: Strong understanding of strengths-based and independence-promoting interventions.
• Hybrid Working Experience: Familiarity with remote and hybrid service delivery models.

Why Kensington and Chelsea

Kensington and Chelsea is one of London’s most vibrant and prestigious boroughs, offering an outstanding mix of culture, history, green spaces, and world-class amenities. From beautiful parks and iconic landmarks to excellent restaurants, shopping destinations, and museums, the borough provides an exceptional quality of life. With excellent transport links and a strong community focus, Kensington and Chelsea is a fantastic place to develop your career while enjoying everything London has to offer.