West Sussex County Council | Regaining Independence Service Location: Horsham & Countywide Pay Rate: £35 - £38.51 per hour Contract: Agency / Locum Working Pattern: Hybrid - home working, office base, and community visits The Role We are recruiting Community Occupational Therapists to join the Regaining Independence Service (RIS) within West Sussex. This therapy-led service supports people to maintain or regain independence following illness, injury, or changes in circumstance, using a strengths-based and person-centred approach. You will work over a short, focused intervention period, supporting individuals in their own homes and local communities, working closely with reablement providers, NHS colleagues, voluntary organisations, and other council services. Pay Information Up to £38.51 per hour for candidates assessed at Qualified Occupational Therapist level with over 2 years' experience Please note: Pay rates are subject to assessment at interview. The rate requested may not be the rate offered. Where a lower rate is offered, managers will provide clear reasoning and feedback. Key Responsibilities Undertake strengths-based occupational therapy assessments Develop, implement, and review outcome-focused intervention plans Apply risk enablement principles and evidence-based practice Contribute to safeguarding enquiries Work flexibly and autonomously across the county Supervise an...