14 community occupational therapist jobs found

Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care (Duty Team) A council in South London is seeking an experienced locum Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Community Occupational Therapy Duty Team. This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience in triage, risk management, and community-based occupational therapy services. Main Duties: Coordinate daily duty functions alongside Duty Managers and Senior staff Triage, prioritise and allocate Occupational Therapy referrals in a timely manner Provide updates, feedback and reports as required Support risk management and ensure safe service delivery Assist with waiting list management and service efficiency Contribute to quality assurance processes within the team Support training and development of staff within the duty function Provide specialist advice on equipment provision and major adaptations Apply knowledge of manual handling and moving and handling practices Work within relevant Social Care and Health legislation...

Occupational Therapist - Reablement £34.00-£38.00 per hour | Southampton Overview I am currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to work with my client in Southampton. You will be working in their adult reablement team, providing OT support to adults with care and support needs in the community. The contract is 37 hours per week with some working from home available. Requirements At least 1 years postgraduate experience in a Social Care setting HCPC registered Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy recognised by relevant professional bodies. Clear DBS (we can put this in process for you)What's on offer up to £38.00 per hour Full-timeInterested? If you'd like to find out more, feel free to message me to arrange a quick call - happy to talk through the role in more detail. (phone number removed)

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist Assistant to join a well-structured and exciting team in London .They are offering a fair and manageable caseload along with further training in the portfolio.  The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension. Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist Assistant includes; Provide support to the Occupational Therapists in the provision of prescribed equipment to meet needs identified in assessment, demonstrating and instruction in the safe use of. Implement action plans with clients/carers and modify plans as necessary. Teach new techniques to overcome disability. Recommend minor adaptations to clients’ homes. Identify problems which require Occupational Therapist or higher level Occupational Therapy Assistant intervention and refer clients where appropriate. Provide on-going support to client/carers in relation to effects of disability.To Be Successful; Previous experience working with...

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team in London. The client offers a full time contract with an opportunity to work from home , a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio.  The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension. Main Duties for the Senior Occupational Therapist includes; Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment Review bed rails and produce new risk assessments which have been provided to service users  Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications Adaptations, moving and handling assessments and reducing or minimising the need for care packages. An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of n the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people. To Be Successful; Previous experience working as an...

Job description Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care (Reablement Service) A local authority in East London is looking to recruit Occupational Therapists to join a newly established re-enablement service launching in June. The service focuses on enabling individuals to regain independence and remain in their own homes through strengths-based, person-centred interventions. Main Duties: Undertake holistic Occupational Therapy assessments with an occupational focus Deliver reablement assessments and outcome-focused care planning Recommend and coordinate specialist equipment, adaptations and assistive technology Carry out moving and handling assessments and provide safe, practical solutions Contribute to safeguarding assessments and multi-agency working Manage an allocated caseload, prioritising tasks in line with statutory responsibilities Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team Contribute to the development of the new serviceRequirements: Diploma/BSc in...

Team Leader – Occupational Therapy Adult Social Care & Safeguarding – Contact and Response Team A Council in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Contact and Response Team as a Team Leader. This is a leadership role combining operational oversight, clinical expertise, and service development within Adult Social Care. Main Duties: Provide strong leadership and day-to-day management of the OT team Supervise, appraise and develop Occupational Therapists, support staff, and students Allocate and review workloads, monitor performance, and manage priorities Manage a complex caseload including assessments, major/minor adaptations, and specialist equipment Co-work and quality assure complex cases Liaise with Housing, Health, and multi-disciplinary teams Contribute to policy development, reporting, and service improvement Support budget monitoring and performance reportingRequirements: Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC...

Occupational Therapist Adult Social Care local authority located in Wandsworth Contract: Full-time | Initial 3–6 months with potential for extension Local authority located in Wigan is looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a well structured team. The client offers flexible working, a fair caseload, and professional development. This role is ideal for candidates seeking impact-driven work in adult social care and reablement services. Main Duties: Experience required working with Adults Reviewing care packages and provision of moving and handling equipment. Complete Care Act assessments Assess individuals and carers with complex needs in the home environment Recommend and coordinate equipment and adaptations Undertake manual handling assessments Work in line with safeguarding procedures, promoting dignity and respectRequirements: Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience Previous experience as a community-based Occupational Therapist Manual handling...

Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care  Contract: Full-time | Initial 3–6 months with potential for extension A local authority in Newham is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Social Care team. The service promotes independence, resilience and wellbeing, supporting adults to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest. As a Senior OT, you will lead on complex assessments, provide supervision to colleagues, and support the development of high-quality, strengths-based practice across the team. Main Duties: Undertake and oversee complex Occupational Therapy assessments, including reablement and Care Act assessments Lead on discharge planning, equipment provision, and complex adaptations Mentorship and role modelling, supporting colleagues through advice, quality assurance, guidance, and promoting collaborative problem-solving for optimal citizen outcomes. Expertise in complex assessments and care and support...

Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care Contract: Full-time | Initial 3–6 months with potential for extension A local authority in Manchester is looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Social Care team. The service promotes independence, resilience and wellbeing, supporting adults to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest. Occupational Therapists in Hull work closely with colleagues in Social Care and Health, providing person-centred, strengths-based interventions that focus on enabling independence in people’s own homes. Main Duties: Undertake holistic Occupational Therapy assessments with an occupational focus Deliver reablement assessments and outcome-focused care planning Recommend and coordinate specialist equipment, adaptations and assistive technology Carry out moving and handling assessments and provide safe, practical solutions Contribute to safeguarding assessments and multi-agency working Manage an allocated...

Occupational Therapist - Reablement Team (Southampton) Rate: £34-£38 per hour (dependent on experience, skills, and availability) Role Overview: Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting a qualified Occupational Therapist to provide short-term cover within the Reablement Team at Southampton City Council. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy services to adults with care and support needs, supporting independence and wellbeing in the community. Key Responsibilities: Conduct occupational therapy assessments, care planning, and reviews to promote personal independence and daily living skills. Advise, teach, and support individuals and carers in overcoming disability and maximizing independence. Recommend and provide standard and specialist equipment and advise on home adaptations. Liaise with colleagues in health, social care, and partner agencies to ensure coordinated, multidisciplinary support. Supervise and support Occupational Therapy Assistants and...

Senior Physiotherapist – Independent Living Service Adult Social Care – Discharge to Assess at Home (DTAH) & Independent Living Service (ILS) A Council in Bolton is seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join their Independent Living Service team. This is a key role supporting residents to remain independent at home through rehabilitation, assessment, and partnership working across health and social care services. Main Duties: Provide clinical expertise and physiotherapy assessment within the Discharge to Assess at Home (DTAH) and Independent Living Service (ILS) pathways Support individuals to regain independence following hospital discharge through rehabilitation and mobility assessments Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Community Officers, hospitals, Bolton at Home, and other partner organisations Assess functional ability and recommend appropriate interventions, equipment, or adaptations to support independent living Contribute to telecare...

Job description Occupational Therapy Assistant – Adult Social Care (Reablement Service) A local authority in East London is seeking Occupational Therapy Assistants to join a new re-enablement service launching in June. This role is ideal for candidates looking to support individuals in regaining independence and improving daily living skills within their own homes. Main Duties: Support Occupational Therapists with assessments and reablement interventions Assist in implementing care plans focused on independence and daily living skills Support with equipment provision and minor adaptations Carry out basic moving and handling support under guidance Work directly with service users in the community Maintain accurate records and contribute to case notes Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team Promote independence, wellbeing and strengths-based practiceRequirements: Previous experience working in Adult Social Care or a similar setting Experience supporting...

About The Role Help us to support some of the most vulnerable people at Calverley Hill Service as they progress from being homeless, to being supported to being independent. About the Role of Housing Management Officer: At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation. As a Housing Management Officer, you will need to: Get to know and build the trust of our clients Help clients to live independently Encourage participation in social and leisure programmes Support residents with the practicalities of everyday livingAbout You: A Housing Management Officer will instinctively share our delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective. You will need to : Be a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situations Be able...

Key Responsibilities 1. Quality of Service To maintain a high level of quality in service provision by: Meeting agreed quality standards, outcomes, and performance expectations Participating in and utilising management information and data collection systems Contributing to continuous service improvement initiatives Ensuring support is delivered in a consistent, person‑centred, and non‑judgemental manner 2. Health, Safety & Risk Management To ensure a safe working environment for self, colleagues, and service users by: Maintaining good standards of housekeeping Following all health and safety procedures and risk assessments Reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses in line with organisational policy Supporting positive risk‑taking where appropriate 3. Compliance To ensure compliance with all internal and external standards and codes of conduct by: Meeting all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements Complying with Turning Point's Code of Conduct, policies,...