Band 6 Locum Equipment and adaptations Occupational Therapist

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist for a locum role within West Midlands Social Care. This position focuses on supporting children and young people with complex needs through assessments, equipment provision, adaptations, and specialist interventions within community settings.

The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively with families, schools, NHS services, and partner agencies to promote independence, safety, and improved outcomes for children and young people within their home environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake paediatric occupational therapy assessments and reviews within home environments.
• Assess and recommend standard and bespoke specialist equipment.
• Assess for and support both minor and major adaptations, including Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG).
• Carry out manual handling and risk assessments.
• Provide advice, guidance, and signposting to children, families, and carers.
• Implement minor adaptations and support safe equipment provision.
• Work collaboratively with NHS services, schools, Child Development Centres (CDC), and local authority teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with organisational standards.
• Support children and families using a person-centred and strengths-based approach.

About You

You will be an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist with strong knowledge of 
complex equipment, manual handling, and home adaptations. You will demonstrate excellent 
clinical reasoning skills and the ability to manage community-based paediatric caseloads independently.

You will be confident working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, schools, and families to 
deliver high-quality interventions that maximise independence and wellbeing for children and young people.

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Significant paediatric occupational therapy experience.
• Strong understanding of complex equipment and major/minor adaptations.
• Experience with Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG).
• Experience completing manual handling and risk assessments.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential).
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary working skills.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Paediatric Occupational Therapist
• Sector: West Midlands Social Care
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: 3 months initially
• Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days office based
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 08:45 – 17:15
• Salary: £40 per hour Umbrella
• Reference Code: U. RQ1732756. 020005.B20302

How to Apply

If you are an HCPC-registered Paediatric Occupational Therapist with community and adaptations experience within West Midlands Social Care, Tripod Partners would welcome your application.

To apply for this Paediatric Occupational Therapist role, apply using the form on the page.