3 month contract role with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The London Borough of Sutton is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (Grade 8) to join the People’s Services team on a temporary basis. • The role involves providing front-line occupational therapy services to residents with complex needs, promoting independence and supporting individuals to live safely within their homes and communities. • The post holder will manage a caseload of clients, carry out assessments, recommend equipment and home adaptations, and deliver moving and handling interventions. • Working collaboratively with other professionals, the Occupational Therapist will apply clinical reasoning and professional judgement to deliver person-centred outcomes while ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks and professional standards. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Manage a caseload of residents with complex needs, ensuring effective assessment and intervention planning. • Conduct functional and environmental assessments within residents’ homes and community settings. • Assess and recommend major and minor home adaptations to support independence and safety. • Carry out moving and handling assessments, providing guidance on safe techniques and equipment. • Recommend and arrange appropriate assistive equipment and adaptations to maximise independence. • Apply clinical reasoning and professional judgement to complex situations involving risk and vulnerability. • Work collaboratively with health professionals, social care teams, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support. • Promote safe independence in activities of daily living for adults with disabilities or health conditions. • Maintain accurate case records, assessments, and reports in line with council policies and professional standards. • Ensure practice complies with relevant legislation, professional standards, and safeguarding requirements. • Participate in service development, professional supervision, and continuous professional development activities. Skills/Experience: • Qualified Occupational Therapist with a recognised professional qualification. • HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist (essential). • Minimum 2 years’ experience within social services or community-based occupational therapy. • Strong experience in moving and handling assessments. • Experience assessing for major and minor housing adaptations. • Ability to manage a complex caseload effectively within a community setting. • Experience working with adults with disabilities, long-term conditions, or complex needs. • Strong knowledge of occupational therapy models, interventions, and clinical reasoning. • Understanding of legislative frameworks, safeguarding, and social care policies. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with residents, families, and professionals. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. • Good IT skills for case recording, assessments, and service documentation. Additional Information: • Bi-Weekly Payments. • Client: London Borough of Sutton. • Hours: 36 hours per week (09:00 – 17:00). • Working Pattern: Hybrid – approximately 3 days office / community visits. • Minimum 2 years’ social services or community experience. • Ability to manage complex caseloads independently. • Strong experience in moving & handling assessments and housing adaptations. • HCPC registration required.