Occupational Therapy Practitioner – Adults
Service: West Locality Occupational Therapy Team
Contract: 12-month maternity cover
Service Area: Adult Social Care / Community Occupational Therapy
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapy Practitioner to join the West Locality Occupational Therapy Team on a one-year maternity cover contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and experienced team working with adults living in the community. The role focuses on complex occupational therapy assessments, major adaptations through the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) pathway, and the assessment and provision of specialist equipment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting adults to remain safe, independent and living well in their own homes.
Key Responsibilities
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Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in service users' homes.
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Assess the functional needs of adults living in the community.
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Identify risks and barriers to independence, safety and participation.
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Recommend appropriate equipment, minor adaptations and major adaptations.
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Assess and recommend complex equipment, including manual handling equipment.
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Support applications and recommendations through the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) pathway.
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Work with service users, families and carers to identify practical solutions that promote independence.
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Provide advice and guidance regarding moving, handling and safe transfers.
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Consider the most appropriate intervention based on the individual's needs, home environment and desired outcomes.
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Liaise with housing, contractors, health professionals, social care colleagues and other agencies to coordinate adaptations and equipment.
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Complete clear, accurate and timely assessments, recommendations and professional documentation.
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Monitor and review equipment and adaptations to ensure they remain appropriate and effective.
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Promote person-centred practice and maximise service users' choice, control and independence.
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Manage a caseload of complex cases effectively and prioritise work according to risk and need.
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Contribute to multidisciplinary working and wider service development.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
✅ HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
✅ Experience assessing adults in their own homes
✅ Experience recommending and providing equipment and adaptations
✅ Experience assessing complex equipment, including manual handling equipment
✅ Knowledge and experience of Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) processes
✅ Experience working with adults with complex needs
✅ Strong assessment, report-writing and professional decision-making skills
✅ Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills
Desirable Experience
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Previous experience within a Community Occupational Therapy Team.
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Experience working within Adult Social Care.
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Experience with major and minor adaptations.
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Knowledge of moving and handling principles and specialist equipment.
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Experience working with housing services and adaptation contractors.
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Experience supporting adults with physical disabilities, mobility difficulties or complex health needs.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapy Assessments | Community OT | Adult Social Care | Disabled Facilities Grants | Major Adaptations | Minor Adaptations | Complex Equipment | Manual Handling Equipment | Moving & Handling | Risk Assessment | Person-Centred Practice | Safeguarding | Multi-Agency Working | Case Management