14 community occupational therapist jobs found

Our client in West Sussex are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Community Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full time and part 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 Community Occupational Therapist includes; Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment 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 Occupational Therapist in the community Manual handling experience...

Our client in Peterborough are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Community Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full time and part 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 Community Occupational Therapist includes; Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment 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 Occupational Therapist in the community Manual handling experience...

Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care (Major Adaptations Service) A local authority service in Croydon is looking to recruit experienced Occupational Therapists to join their Major Adaptations team. The role focuses on delivering complex Occupational Therapy assessments, major adaptations, and long-term independence solutions within the community. Main Duties: Undertake holistic Occupational Therapy assessments with an occupational focus Recommend and coordinate specialist equipment, adaptations and assistive technology Carry out moving and handling assessments and provide safe, practical solutions Work closely with housing, DFG processes and relevant partner agencies Deliver strengths-based, outcome-focused care planning Manage an allocated caseload and prioritise in line with statutory responsibilities Contribute to safeguarding and multi-agency workingRequirements: Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Strong experience in major adaptations and...

Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care (Duty Service) A local authority service in Croydon is looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Community Duty Team. The role focuses on high-quality, fast-paced triage and prioritisation of Occupational Therapy referrals within a busy duty environment. Main Duties: Undertake daily duty functions with senior staff including triaging, prioritising and allocation of Occupational Therapy referrals Provide timely updates, feedback and case direction Support risk management and waiting list management Manage a fast-paced caseload within a high-pressure environment Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team Contribute to service delivery and quality assuranceRequirements: Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Strong experience in screening, triage and prioritisation Experience working with adults in community settings Strong communication and decision-making skills Enhanced...

Role: Band 6 Occupational Therapist Location: Bedford (Community & Acute Settings) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 Months (likely extension) Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours) Rate £27 umbrella equivalent Overview We are currently seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a busy Transfer of Care Team, supporting both acute and community pathways to ensure safe and timely patient discharge. Key Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for patients with complex physical and psychological needs Support discharge planning with a focus on Pathway 1 and admission avoidance Work across acute, community, and inpatient rehabilitation settings Develop and implement patient-centred treatment plans Promote independence, rehabilitation, and self-management Work closely within a multidisciplinary team to improve patient flow and outcomes Manage a varied and complex caseload autonomously Requirements HCPC Registered...

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...

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,...