Band 6 Locum Adults Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Community Care Worker – Band 6
Employer: Derbyshire County Council
Location: Swadlincote, covering the South Derbyshire area
Area: Adults – Housing, Equipment and Adaptations (OT Only)
Salary: £negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing (short-term contract until March 2026)
Working Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Flexible/hybrid working available

Job Details:
Social Care Practitioner required to support a backlog of non-complex Occupational Therapy waiting list assessments. Candidates do not need to be a qualified Occupational Therapist, but must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent) and have experience working in a local authority environment.

The post holder will take a strength-based approach, working closely with clients, equipment providers, Housing and Health departments to enable independence at home through small aids, minor and major adaptations.

The role will be supported by a wider network including Social Care Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Team Coordinators, and dedicated OT service managers and senior practitioners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake strength-based assessments of adults in the community.

• Recommend and arrange equipment solutions, minor and major housing adaptations.

• Support safe, proportionate, and personalised care delivery.

• Maintain accurate and timely records of assessments and interventions.

• Contribute to multi-agency and multidisciplinary approaches across the council and statutory bodies.

• Travel to client homes as required.

• Engage in supervision and professional development with experienced Occupational Therapists.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Knowledge/experience of person-centred, holistic, and strength-based approaches.

• Experience assessing activities of daily living.

• Understanding of physical, learning disabilities, and/or mental health conditions and their impact on daily living.

• Experience with equipment and housing adaptation solutions.

• Ability to manage and prioritise casework.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with partners, professionals, and agencies.

• Good IT and time management skills (experience with Mosaic system desirable).

• Knowledge of statutory legislation underpinning OT assessment and interventions in adult social care.

• Commitment to safeguarding principles and embedding them in practice.

• Reflective practitioner with commitment to supervision and professional development.

Code: U.CSA 5276435.017009.B18191