• The London Borough of Haringey is seeking an experienced Temporary Physiotherapist (PO3) to join the Access and Independence / Reablement Service on a maternity cover basis. The role focuses on supporting Haringey residents to maximise independence, safety and wellbeing within their own homes, in line with Adult Social Care priorities.

• The postholder will undertake holistic physiotherapy assessments, deliver evidence-based interventions, support hospital discharge and prevent unnecessary admissions to long-term care.

• You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, supervise junior staff and students, and contribute to high-quality, person-centred services for adults with complex needs.

• Carry out holistic physiotherapy assessments for adults with complex physical, functional and care needs.

• Develop and deliver client-centred, evidence-based treatment programmes to promote independence and wellbeing.

• Assess mobility, balance, transfers and falls risk, using standardised outcome measures.

• Recommend and provide appropriate equipment, mobility aids and adaptations to support daily living.

• Complete urgent home assessments to support timely hospital discharge and prevent admission.

• Identify safeguarding concerns, complete risk assessments and make appropriate referrals.

• Assess mental capacity in line with the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

• Support carers through carers’ assessments and risk management.

• Independently manage a complex caseload, prioritising work effectively to meet service demands.

• Contribute to duty triage and referral pathways where required.

• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case records on Mosaic and other council systems.

• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including health, housing and voluntary sector partners.

• Provide professional supervision, support and training to Occupational Therapy Assistants, junior staff and students.

• Contribute to service development, performance targets and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Post-qualification experience delivering physiotherapy assessments and interventions in community, acute or local authority settings.

• Strong experience in reablement, community physiotherapy or adult social care.

• Proven ability to assess risk, safeguarding concerns and complex needs.

• Sound knowledge of relevant adult social care legislation, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently and work under pressure.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.

• Experience using case management systems (e.g. Mosaic).

• Ability to supervise, mentor and support junior staff and students.

• Understanding of budget constraints and cost-effective service delivery.

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice.

• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development.

• The closing date: 16/01/2026 @14:00.

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.

• HCPC state registration.

• Enhanced DBS required.

• Location: Haringey (Station Road base with community visits).

• Hours: 36 per week.