Occupational Therapist – Functional Assessments

Liquid Personnel; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist for a locum position focusing on functional assessments in Medway. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health and a relevant qualification. This role offers a competitive rate of £40 per hour and a hybrid working model. You will work collaboratively within a dynamic team to provide quality care and support for individuals with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

Benefits

Free DBS and compliance service

Twice weekly payroll

Access to exclusive roles

Free social work training

Dedicated consultant

Refer a Friend bonus

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mental health and/or learning disability services.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act).
• Car driver with access to a vehicle and business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist functional assessments in homes and care settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop intervention plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards.

Skills

Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title and Location

Occupational Therapist – Functional Assessments, Medway (Hybrid)

Pay Rate

£40 per hour

Contract

6 months

Car Driver Required (with Business Insurance)

Yes, the role requires a car driver with business insurance.

Job Description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a skilled Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting individuals with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. We’re recruiting for a Locum Specialist OT to join our client’s dynamic team in Medway, focusing on functional assessments that make a real difference in people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist functional assessments in homes, supported living, and residential care settings.
• Evaluate clients’ ability to perform ADLs and IADLs, setting meaningful goals and outcomes.
• Identify strengths, needs, and risks to inform person‑centred care planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored intervention plans.
• Advise on equipment, adaptations, and environmental modifications.
• Contribute to Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interests decisions.
• Support CHC, Section 117, and other funding applications through detailed reports.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards.

Essential Criteria

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Significant experience in mental health and/or learning disability services.
• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and within an MDT.
• Car driver with access to a vehicle and business insurance.

Desirable

• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Training in sensory integration or other specialist tools.
• Experience contributing to legal or funding reports (DoLS, CHC, s.117).

Why Liquid Personnel?

• Free DBS and compliance service.
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly.
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies.
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal.
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK.
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place.
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us.