Locum Adults Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within North London Social Services. Based with the London Borough of Haringey, this role sits within the Integrated Care Service, supporting adults with complex care and therapy needs through high-quality assessment, intervention, and multidisciplinary working.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist with a strong Adult Social Care background to manage complex cases, deliver strengths-based interventions, and contribute to service development. You will work collaboratively with health and social care professionals to improve outcomes for adults, promote independence, and support effective risk management within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments for adults with complex care and therapy needs.
• Develop person-centred intervention plans that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for service users, carers, and families.
• Provide expert clinical reasoning, robust decision-making, and effective risk management for complex cases.
• Identify appropriate care pathways and ensure timely access to suitable services and interventions.
• Act as a specialist resource within Adult Social Care, providing expert advice and contributing to best practice.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Sensory Impairment Practitioners, Equipment Services, Social Workers, and health professionals.
• Support the Team Manager in the day-to-day leadership of the Integrated Care Team and deputise when required.
• Contribute to the development of professional practice, service improvement initiatives, and policy within the specialist field.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records in accordance with HCPC standards and Adult Social Care legislation.
• Ensure all interventions reflect strengths-based practice, safeguarding principles, and the values of Haringey Council.

About You

You will be an experienced HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with a strong background in Adult Social Care and complex case management. You will be confident working autonomously while supporting multidisciplinary colleagues, providing expert advice, and contributing to service development.

You will possess excellent assessment, communication, leadership, and clinical reasoning skills, together with a commitment to delivering person-centred, strengths-based care that promotes independence and positive outcomes.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Significant experience within Adult Social Care or Integrated Community Services.
• Experience managing complex Occupational Therapy caseloads.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act, safeguarding legislation, and strengths-based practice.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, risk assessment, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to support and mentor colleagues and deputise for management when required.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Occupational Therapist
• Sector: North London Social Services
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Salary: £41.95 per hour (Limited/Umbrella)
• Working Hours: 36 hours per week
• Location: London Borough of Haringey

How to Apply

If you are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with experience in Adult Social Care and complex community-based practice, Tripod Partners would love to hear from you.

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

Code:  U. OR108980. 017007.B20665