Senior Occupational Therapist – Adults Physical Disabilities Team

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay up to £35.88/hr

Locum Flexibility

Professional Development

Specialist Experience

Varied Caseload

Networking Opportunities

Ongoing Opportunity

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel are seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead the Adults Physical Disabilities Team in Barry. You will deliver high-quality OT assessments, equipment recommendations, and home adaptations to improve independence for adults with disabilities.

This locum role offers a 6-month initial contract with potential for ongoing work. You will work autonomously within a busy, professional team and maintain thorough documentation while supporting person-centred outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy.
• Experience assessing adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and learning disabilities.
• Proven experience undertaking equipment and adaptations assessments.
• Experience carrying out complex manual handling assessments.
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload independently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and learning disabilities to identify their Occupational Therapy needs.
• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and reviews.
• Evaluate, recommend, and review appropriate equipment and aids to promote independence and safety.
• Assess and provide recommendations for both minor and major adaptations to individuals’ living environments.
• Conduct complex manual handling assessments and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Review the effectiveness and outcomes of interventions to ensure they continue to meet service users’ needs.
• Empower individuals to maintain independence and remain safely in their own homes wherever possible.
• Identify opportunities to reduce reliance on formal care packages through preventative and strengths-based interventions.
• Develop tailored, person-centred interventions that enhance independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.
• Manage a demanding caseload with a high degree of professional autonomy.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, colleagues, and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records, reports, assessments, and case documentation.
• Ensure all interventions and recommendations comply with relevant professional standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Analytical

Independent caseload management

Professional decision making

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist – Adults Physical Disabilities Team

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Adults Physical Disabilities Team
Specialism: Adult Services Occupational Therapy / Specialist Assessment
Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, UK
Salary: Up to £35.88 per hour, depending on experience
Type: Locum
Contract: Ongoing, initially 6 months
Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Start Date: 1 October 2026
Positions Available: 2

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference within Adult Services? Join the Adults Physical Disabilities Team in Barry as a Senior Occupational Therapist, earning up to £35.88 per hour depending on experience.

This full-time locum opportunity offers an initial 6-month contract with the potential for ongoing work. You’ll join the Adult Services Occupational Therapy and Specialist Assessment Team, supporting adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and learning disabilities to live as independently as possible within their own homes and communities.

If you’re confident managing complex assessments, recommending equipment and adaptations, and working autonomously within a demanding caseload, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise while delivering genuinely person-centred outcomes.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to £35.88 per hour, depending on your experience and specialist expertise.
• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility associated with locum work, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Broaden your clinical expertise through exposure to varied and complex Occupational Therapy cases.
• Specialist Experience: Develop your skills in physical disability, sensory impairment, learning disability, equipment provision, adaptations, and manual handling.
• Varied Caseload: Work across a diverse range of assessments and interventions, ensuring every day brings new professional challenges.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections by working alongside professionals across Adult Services and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Ongoing Opportunity: Benefit from an initial 6-month contract with the potential for continued work.

What you will do:

• Assess adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and learning disabilities to identify their Occupational Therapy needs.
• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and reviews.
• Evaluate, recommend, and review appropriate equipment and aids to promote independence and safety.
• Assess and provide recommendations for both minor and major adaptations to individuals’ living environments.
• Conduct complex manual handling assessments and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Review the effectiveness and outcomes of interventions to ensure they continue to meet service users’ needs.
• Empower individuals to maintain independence and remain safely in their own homes wherever possible.
• Identify opportunities to reduce reliance on formal care packages through preventative and strengths-based interventions.
• Develop tailored, person-centred interventions that enhance independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.
• Manage a demanding caseload with a high degree of professional autonomy.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, colleagues, and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records, reports, assessments, and case documentation.
• Ensure all interventions and recommendations comply with relevant professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Significant experience within Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy.
• Experience assessing adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and learning disabilities.
• Proven experience undertaking equipment and adaptations assessments.
• Experience carrying out complex manual handling assessments.
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload independently and effectively.
• Strong analytical, clinical reasoning, and professional decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report-writing and documentation abilities.
• Commitment to promoting independence and person-centred practice.
• Previous experience working within a Local Authority environment.
• Familiarity with Adult Services Occupational Therapy teams.
• Experience managing complex adaptation cases.
• Proven experience supporting independence and preventative approaches within Adult Social Care.

Why Barry?

Barry is a charming coastal town in the Vale of Glamorgan, offering an appealing combination of scenic surroundings, community spirit, and historic character. With its coastline, local attractions, and lively community atmosphere, Barry provides an enjoyable setting for both professional and personal life.

Working in Barry gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to adults within the local community while developing your Occupational Therapy career within a specialist Adult Services environment.