Occupational Therapist

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care team. This role focuses on enabling independence and safety through major housing adaptations, manual handling assessments, and the provision of equipment and minor major adaptations. You will work closely with service users, carers, and partner agencies to deliver practical solutions that transform lives.

• Complete comprehensive functional assessments in line with the Care Act.
• Take part in duty triaging and screening/signposting incoming referrals before accepting them to the waiting list
• Design and recommend major adaptations (e.g., level-access showers, stairlifts, ramps) to promote independence and reduce risks.
• Prescribe and arrange minor and major equipment to meet individual needs.
• Undertake manual handling risk assessments and provide safe moving and handling plans.
• Liaise with contractors, housing teams, and grants officers for adaptation works.
• Maintain accurate records and produce professional reports for funding applications and safeguarding processes.

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred interventions within agreed timescales.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, safeguarding, and health & safety standards.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement.
• Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and represent the service professionally.

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in community-based social care settings.
• Knowledge of housing adaptations, equipment provision, and manual handling.

• Familiarity with Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and adaptation legislation.
• Experience working with contractors and housing teams.
• Ability to use electronic case management systems.

For more information, please contact Simone at Social Care Locums.