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