Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care
Full Time | Adult Social Care Team, Hybrid working
We are currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with strong local authority experience who is confident working autonomously and managing a complex caseload within a fast-paced adult social care setting.
About the Role
As part of the Adult Social Care team, you will undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments for adults aged 18+ with disabilities, supporting individuals to maximise independence and achieve safe, person-centred outcomes.
You will play a key role in assessing needs, identifying risks, recommending equipment and adaptations, and contributing to effective multi-agency working across health, housing, and social care services.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake Care Act-compliant Occupational Therapy assessments for adults with disabilities
- Apply sound clinical reasoning to assess risk, promote independence, and support safe discharge and community living
- Prescribe simple and complex equipment, including completion of associated risk assessments
- Complete Manual Handling assessments and provide safe moving and handling recommendations
- Assess for and recommend major adaptations in line with statutory eligibility criteria
- Refer for and contribute to Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) processes where appropriate
- Participate in duty triaging on a rota basis, including screening referrals, responding to urgent matters, and prioritising cases effectively
- Maintain accurate, timely, and professional case recordings
- Work collaboratively with service users, carers, health professionals, housing teams, and partner agencies
Essential Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Substantial recent experience within Adult Social Care in a local authority setting
- Demonstrable experience completing:
- Care Act assessments
- Risk assessments
- Manual Handling assessments
- Simple and complex equipment provision
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Major adaptation eligibility criteria
- Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) processes
- Equipment provision criteria
- Ability to independently manage a complex caseload
- Full-time availability is essential
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Occupational Therapist who can work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver high-quality assessments and interventions within statutory frameworks. Strong communication, organisational, and partnership-working skills are essential.
Important Information for Agency Applicants
Please note that only candidates with clearly evidenced Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy experience and full-time availability will be considered.
Applicants must ensure their CV/application demonstrates how they meet all essential criteria before submission.