Locum Adults Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapy Practitioner – Reablement Front Door

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Senior Occupational Therapy Practitioner for a locum opportunity within East Sussex Social Services. Based at Woburn, Brighton & Hove City Council, this office-based role will support the delivery of the innovative Reablement Front Door Pilot within Access to Adult Social Care.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team under the guidance of the Lead Occupational Therapist, you will provide strengths-based, person-centred Occupational Therapy interventions at the earliest point of contact. The role focuses on delivering timely screening, triage, and functional assessments that maximise independence, reduce reliance on long-term care, and prevent unnecessary progression onto waiting lists.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic test-and-learn environment, helping shape service delivery and improve outcomes for residents through innovative reablement approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy input within the Reablement Front Door pilot service.
• Undertake screening, triage, and functional assessments at the point of referral.
• Deliver strengths-based and person-centred interventions that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Identify opportunities for reablement and early intervention to reduce long-term care needs.
• Support effective flow through Adult Social Care pathways and services.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for residents.
• Provide advice, guidance, and signposting to appropriate services and community resources.
• Develop enabling intervention plans focused on maximising functional ability and independence.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Contribute to service development, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of best practice and share learning across the service.
• Assist with the development of innovative approaches within a pilot and transformation environment.

About You

You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with a strong background in reablement, adult social care, hospital discharge, or community-based services. You will be confident undertaking triage, functional assessments, and delivering early intervention strategies that promote independence and prevent escalation of care needs.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy collaborative working, and be passionate about supporting service transformation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Significant Occupational Therapy experience within Adult Social Care, Reablement, or Community Services.
• Strong understanding of strengths-based and person-centred practice.
• Experience undertaking triage, screening, and functional assessments.
• Knowledge of reablement principles and early intervention approaches.
• Experience supporting service development and improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong recording, case management, and organisational skills.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Senior Occupational Therapy Practitioner – Reablement Front Door
• Sector: East Sussex Social Services
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Salary: £33.40 per hour
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Location: Woburn, Brighton & Hove City Council
• Working Arrangement: Office-based

How to Apply

If you are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with experience in reablement and a passion for improving Adult Social Care pathways, Tripod Partners would welcome your application.

To apply for this Senior Occupational Therapy Practitioner role, apply using the form on the page.

Code: U. 3770. 022006.B20471