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Occupational Therapist
- Posted 26 September 2025
- Salary 39.81
- LocationTower Hamlets E2 United Kingdom
- Job type Contract
- Sector Social / NGO / Health & Care
- ReferenceRQ1608933
Job description
6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• An experienced Community Occupational Therapist is required to join an integrated locality team on a project basis.
• This role focuses on delivering high-quality occupational therapy interventions to adults in the community with complex physical and functional needs.
• The successful candidate will assess, plan, and implement interventions that promote independence, safety, and quality of life, particularly in relation to manual handling and housing adaptations.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessments for adults with complex needs in a community setting.
• Develop and implement personalised care plans to promote independence and reduce risks in the home environment.
• Assess for and recommend major and minor housing adaptations, including Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications.
• Deliver expert advice on manual handling and safe systems of work, ensuring best practice is followed.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary professionals including social workers, health partners, and housing teams.
• Use clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to inform interventions and outcomes.
Support clients through the provision of specialist equipment and training in its safe use.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate case records in line with statutory requirements and internal policies.
• Participate in regular team meetings, supervision, and continuous professional development activities.
• Contribute to service improvement and development initiatives within the team.
Skills/Experience:
• Proven knowledge and practical experience in complex manual handling, optimal care techniques, and housing adaptations.
• Experience working within integrated teams and across health and social care sectors.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills in managing complex cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including client advocacy and multi-agency working.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and prioritise work effectively.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and guidance including the Care Act, Health & Safety at Work Act, and the Equality Act.
• Competent in using case management systems and electronic recording tools.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: today – 26/09/2025.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist, ideally within adult social care or community settings.
• HCPC registration (Health and Care Professions Council).