Occupational Therapist - Westminister

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a temporary position in Westminster. The role will involve assessing functional needs, conducting home visits, and prescribing adaptations for clients with complex needs. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification and have experience in local authority settings. This role offers competitive pay rates and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive locum rates

Flexible working arrangements

Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant

Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking team

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy is required.
• HCPC registration essential.
• Enhanced DBS needed before starting.
• Experience with vulnerable adults in local authority settings is a must.
• Familiarity with equipment provision and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth home visits to assess functional needs.
• Complete manual handling assessments and risk plans.
• Prescribe major adaptations in collaboration with teams.
• Liaise with contractors and ensure safe adaptations.
• Support hospital discharge planning.

Skills

Effective communication

Self-motivated and organised

Excellent time and workload management

Flexible and accountable

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Enhanced DBS (required prior to start)

Proven experience in local authority settings

Knowledge of equipment provision and adaptations

Job description

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Posted:

04.08.2025

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18.09.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Westminster, London
Pay Rate: £32.50 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Full-time, 9am - 5pm
Caseload: Complex cases, including clients with multiple physical, cognitive, and environmental challenges.
About the role: Pertemps is seeking a skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Social Care team in Westminster. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions for residents with complex needs, supporting them to live safely and independently in their homes through functional assessments, equipment provision, and major adaptations.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth home visits to assess functional needs, environmental risks, and suitability for adaptations or equipment.
• Complete manual handling assessments, including risk assessments and safe handling plans involving hoists, slings, and transfer aids.
• Prescribe and oversee major adaptations (e.g., level access showers, stairlifts, ramps, through-floor lifts) in collaboration with housing and DFG teams.
• Provide clinical reasoning and justification for high-cost equipment and structural changes, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Liaise with contractors, surveyors, and housing officers to ensure adaptations meet client needs and are delivered safely and effectively.
• Support hospital discharge planning and hospital avoidance by ensuring timely provision of essential equipment and adaptations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to legal reports, safeguarding enquiries, and funding panels.
• Deliver supervision and peer support to junior staff, promoting safe manual handling practices and reflective learning.
• Act as the main point of contact for service users throughout the adaptation process, offering advice, advocacy, and support.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and internal teams to ensure coordinated service delivery.

Skills:

• Effective communication — able to convey complex clinical and technical information clearly.
• Self-motivated and organised — takes ownership of learning and development.
• Excellent time and workload management — committed to structured processes and deadlines.
• Flexible and accountable — takes responsibility for tasks in collaboration with the Team Manager.
• Proactive problem-solving — brings challenges forward, implements solutions, and reviews outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Enhanced DBS (required prior to start).
• Proven experience in local authority settings and working with vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of equipment provision, minor and major adaptations, and relevant legislation.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive locum rates
• Flexible working arrangements
• Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant
• Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, values-driven team

If you're a confident and compassionate OT looking to take on a rewarding role that offers both professional challenge and personal satisfaction, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Pertemps to find out more.