Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Location: Walthamstow
Pay Rate: £36.58 per hour
About the Role:
Liquid Personnel is seeking a highly experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Social Care team at Walthamstow. This role is suited to a professional with advanced moving and handling expertise and a minimum of three years’ experience in a local authority social services setting.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct strength-based assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation
2. Assess individuals in their own homes to maximise independence and safety
3. Recommend and coordinate the provision of equipment and structural adaptations
4. Collaborate with housing teams, contractors, and community partners
5. Manage a varied caseload in accordance with Adult Social Care priorities
6. Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding and legal processes
7. Engage in ongoing professional development
Essential Qualifications & Requirements
8. Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
9. HCPC registration
10. Enhanced DBS check (required prior to start)
11. Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience
12. Proven experience in social services settings (not just hospital-based roles)
13. High-level expertise in moving and handling
14. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, equipment provision, and adaptations
Why Liquid Personnel?
15. Free DBS and compliance service
16. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
17. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
18. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
19. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
20. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
21. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
22. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *