Occupational Therapist – Adult Intake Team Location: Barking & Dagenham, UK Salary: £32–£35 per hour Hours: 35 hours per week Contract Type: Full Time, Ongoing Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH Start Date: ASAP
Barking & Dagenham’s Adult Intake Team is seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist to support the delivery of timely, person-centred assessments and interventions for adults with care and support needs. This role is ideal for a confident practitioner with strong assessment skills and experience within adult social care or community settings.
You will work as part of a fast-paced intake service, completing initial assessments, identifying risks, and supporting individuals to maintain independence through appropriate equipment, adaptations, and care planning.
Key Responsibilities
* Complete strengths-based initial assessments for adults referred into the Intake Team.
* Identify functional needs, risks, and appropriate interventions to promote independence and wellbeing.
* Recommend and arrange equipment, minor adaptations, and signposting as required.
* Work in partnership with social workers, community teams, and external agencies to provide coordinated support.
* Maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory requirements and professional standards.
* Contribute to safe and effective discharge planning, urgent referrals, and immediate risk management when required.
Essential Requirements
* Qualified Occupational Therapist (Diploma/BSc/MSc).
* Post-qualifying experience within adult social care, community OT, reablement, or related settings.
* HCPC registration.
* Confident undertaking functional assessments, risk management, and equipment recommendations.
* Strong communication, judgement, and caseload management skills.
* Ability to work onsite 3 days per week and 2 days from home.
Why work through Pertemps?
* Dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
* Simple online registration process
* Attractive referral schemes and incentives
* Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
* Prompt and reliable payroll…and much more!
📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Josephon07471 306880or emailFreya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.
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