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Occupational Therapy - PSL190683

Grade: Band 6 / 7

Clinical Area: Adult Community Occupational Therapist

State Date: 27/07/2026

Duration: 12 weeks

Region: London

Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Community Occupational Therapist to join a well-established local authority team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary community service, supporting adults to maximise their independence, promote wellbeing and enable them to remain safely within their own homes.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, carrying out functional assessments, recommending equipment and adaptations, and working collaboratively with health, housing and social care professionals to achieve positive outcomes for service users.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of adults with a wide range of physical disabilities, long-term conditions and age-related needs within the community.

- Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in service users' homes and other community settings.

- Assess functional abilities and identify interventions that promote independence and reduce the need for ongoing care.

- Recommend and prescribe specialist equipment, minor adaptations and assistive technology.

- Complete moving and handling assessments and provide appropriate recommendations.
Assess for major adaptations, including Disabled Facilities Grant referrals where appropriate.

- Develop person-centred intervention plans that support safe discharge, independence and community participation.

- Work closely with social workers, physiotherapists, nurses, housing teams, carers and other partner agencies.
Undertake risk assessments and implement appropriate risk management plans.

- Maintain accurate clinical records, assessment reports and case documentation in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

- Participate in safeguarding procedures where concerns are identified.

- Provide advice and education to service users, carers and families regarding equipment, adaptations and strategies to maximise independence.

- Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and service development initiatives.

- Ensure compliance with HCPC standards, professional guidelines and relevant legislation.

Essential Requirements:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Previous experience working within Adult Community Occupational Therapy services.
- Experience carrying out functional assessments within community settings.
- Knowledge of moving and handling principles and equipment provision.
- Experience recommending minor and major adaptations.
- Excellent assessment, communication and report-writing skills.
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritise effectively.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle may be advantageous for some roles.

Desirable Experience:
- Experience working within a London local authority.
- Experience completing Disabled Facilities Grant assessments.
- Experience using local authority case management systems.
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults procedures.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary community teams.

Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassionate, person-centred approach to service delivery.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage complex and challenging cases.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, outcome-focused care.

What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates or salary depending on the nature of the appointment.
- Flexible working opportunities where available.
- Supportive multidisciplinary teams.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Opportunities across a range of London boroughs.
- Immediate and future opportunities available for both temporary and permanent positions.

If you are an experienced Adult Community Occupational Therapist looking for your next opportunity within a London local authority, NHS or private sector we would be delighted to hear from you.