Locum Adults Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care

Brief Job Overview

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Area: East London Social Services

Salary: £41.10 per hour (Limited/Umbrella)

Job Type: Locum

Contract Length: Ongoing

Tripod Partners are recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join Adult Social Care at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. This locum opportunity offers the chance to work autonomously within a community-based service, managing complex casework and supporting people of all ages to maximise their independence and wellbeing.

Using evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions, you will identify individual needs, plan appropriate support and review outcomes. You will also help ensure that personal budgets are set at the appropriate level to meet eligible care and support needs.

The role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office and community visits as required. Public transport can be used for community travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all clinical and professional aspects of complex occupational therapy casework across all age groups, where appropriate.
• Carry out evidence-based occupational therapy assessments to identify individuals’ functional needs and support requirements.
• Plan, deliver and review appropriate occupational therapy interventions to promote independence.
• Evaluate outcomes and adapt interventions in response to changing needs.
• Support individuals to maximise their independence and participation in daily activities.
• Establish appropriate personal budget levels to meet eligible care and support needs.
• Work autonomously within a community-based Adult Social Care service.
• Maintain professional standards and ensure that assessment, intervention and review processes are completed effectively.
• Work collaboratively with individuals and relevant professionals to support person-centred care planning.

About You

We are looking for a confident and experienced Occupational Therapist who can manage complex casework independently and apply evidence-based clinical reasoning to assessments, interventions and reviews. You will be committed to promoting independence and ensuring that individuals receive appropriate support to meet their eligible care and support needs.

You will be comfortable working in the community, managing your own workload and making professional decisions. Strong assessment, planning and evaluation skills are essential, alongside the ability to work effectively within a hybrid working arrangement.

Requirements

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant professional experience.
• Experience in Adult Social Care and complex casework.
• Ability to manage clinical and professional responsibilities autonomously.
• Experience conducting occupational therapy assessments and planning evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to review and evaluate interventions to promote independence.
• Understanding of eligible care and support needs and the role of personal budgets in meeting those needs.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to undertake community-based work, using public transport where appropriate.
• Willingness to work in the office for a minimum of two days per week.

Contract & Salary

• Job Title: Occupational Therapist
• Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
• Area: East London Social Services
• Job Type: Locum
• Contract: Ongoing
• Salary: £41.10 per hour (Limited/Umbrella)
• Working Hours: 35 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of two days per week in the office and community-based working.
• Travel: Public transport can be used for community visits.

How to Apply

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

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Code:  U. OR118501. 009010.B21222