Senior OT – Adults Physical Disabilities (Locum)

Sanctuary Personnel; 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

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.