Locum Adults Occupational Therapist
London, Greater London
Occupational Therapist
Brief Job Overview
Tripod Partners are recruiting a Reablement Occupational Therapist for a locum role within East London Social Services. This position supports a reablement project within Hackney Council, helping adults regain independence and confidence within their own homes and community settings.
The Occupational Therapist will work within a multidisciplinary environment, supporting service users through strengths-based assessments, reablement interventions, and person-centred goal planning to maximise independence and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out occupational therapy assessments within community and home settings.
- Support adults through reablement-focused interventions and rehabilitation plans.
- Promote independence, confidence, and safe living within the community.
- Develop person-centred goals and support plans.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
- Support discharge and reablement pathways where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical and case records.
- Provide advice, guidance, and support to service users and carers.
About You
You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist with experience working within
reablement, community, or adult social care services. You will demonstrate strong
assessment and clinical reasoning skills alongside a person-centred and strengths-based approach.
You will be confident managing community caseloads and supporting individuals to maximise independence
and achieve positive rehabilitation outcomes.
Requirements
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Experience within reablement, community rehabilitation, or adult social care.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience supporting independence-focused interventions desirable.
Contract & Salary
- Role: Occupational Therapist
- Sector: East London Social Services
- Contract Type: Locum
- Contract Length: Ongoing
- Salary: £34.34 per hour
- Reference Code: U.020005.B20295
How to Apply
If you are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with reablement or community experience within East London Social Services, Tripod Partners would welcome your application.
To apply for this Occupational Therapist role, apply using the form on the page.