Band 6 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 in Wood Green with the London Borough of Haringey, this role sits within the Integrated Care Service, delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to adults with complex care and therapy needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about promoting independence and supporting individuals to achieve the best possible outcomes. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess functional needs, recommend appropriate interventions, and work collaboratively with residents, carers, and partner agencies to enable people to live safely and independently within their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments for adults with complex care and therapy needs.
• Develop and implement person-centred intervention plans that maximise independence and wellbeing.
• Assess functional abilities, mobility, daily living skills, and environmental factors to identify appropriate interventions.
• Recommend and arrange specialist equipment, assistive technology, and major or minor adaptations where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with residents, carers, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support individuals to maintain independence and reduce reliance on long-term care services.
• Contribute to integrated care planning alongside health, housing, and social care colleagues.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to service users, carers, and partner organisations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in accordance with HCPC and local authority standards.
• Promote strengths-based practice and person-centred care throughout all aspects of service delivery.

About You

You will be an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with experience working within Adult Social Care or integrated community services. You will have excellent assessment, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving skills, together with the ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

You will be committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions that enable adults with complex needs to remain as independent as possible within their homes and communities.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience within Adult Social Care, Integrated Care, or Community Occupational Therapy services.
• Strong knowledge of functional assessment, rehabilitation, and promoting independence.
• Experience recommending equipment and environmental adaptations.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and multidisciplinary team-working skills.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise workload effectively.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred care.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Occupational Therapist
• Sector: North London Social Services
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Pay Rate: £38 per hour
• Location: Wood Green – London Borough of Haringey
• Reference Code: U. OR109590.022007.B20691

How to Apply

If you are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with experience in Adult Social Care or Integrated Care Services and are looking for your next locum opportunity, Tripod Partners would love to hear from you.

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