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Occupational Therapist
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Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within Berkshire Social Services. Based with Wokingham Borough Council, this role sits within […]
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Specialist Occupational Therapist – Band 6
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Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within North East London NHS. Based within the Redbridge […]
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Occupational Therapist
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Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within North West London Social Services. Based at the Brent Civic Centre, this role sits […]
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Occupational Therapist
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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, […]
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Occupational Therapist – Band 6
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Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within North West London NHS. Based at Northwick Park Hospital, part of London […]
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Occupational Therapist – Band 6
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Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within North West London NHS. Based at Northwick Park Hospital, part of London […]
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Rehabilitation Assistant (Part-Time)
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Tripod Partners are recruiting a compassionate and motivated Rehabilitation Assistant for a part-time locum opportunity within Sussex Private. Based in Brighton, you will […]
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Specialist Physiotherapist – Band 6
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Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist for a locum opportunity within Sussex NHS. Working across sites in Brighton and Horsham with […]
View JobJob Title: Senior MSK Physiotherapist
Location: Nuffield Health – Guildford
Area: Surrey Private
Salary: £negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing
Job details: Senior MSK Physiotherapist required for 3 months – to […]
Highly Specialist Physiotherapist – Band 7
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Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist for a locum opportunity within West London NHS. Based in Harrow with Central and […]
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Specialist Paediatric MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist – Band 6
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Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Specialist Paediatric MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist for a locum opportunity within West London […]
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Physiotherapist – Band 6
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Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist for a locum opportunity within South West London NHS. Based at West Middlesex University Hospital, part of Chelsea […]
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Occupational Therapist
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Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within East Sussex Social Services. Based at Firwood House, supporting services across […]
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Rehabilitation Assistant (Part Time)
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Tripod Partners are recruiting a compassionate and motivated Rehabilitation Assistant for a part-time locum opportunity within a Sussex Private rehabilitation service based […]
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Specialist Occupational Therapist – Band 6
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Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within Sussex NHS. Working across sites in Brighton or […]
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Occupational Therapist
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Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within West Midlands Social Care. Based with Walsall Council, this hybrid role supports […]
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Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (2 Roles)
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Tripod Partners are recruiting two experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapists for long-term locum opportunities within North West NHS. Based with Manchester University […]
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Occupational Therapist – Band 6
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Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within North East NHS. Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, part of South […]
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Occupational Therapist – Band 6
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Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within Berkshire NHS. Based at West Berkshire Community Hospital, part of […]
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Occupational Therapist – Band 7 (Multiple Roles)
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Tripod Partners are recruiting experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapists for multiple locum opportunities within Surrey NHS. Based at East Surrey Hospital, part […]
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Occupational Therapist
Brief Job Overview
Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within Berkshire Social Services. Based with Wokingham Borough Council, this role sits within the Integrated Mental Health Team, providing specialist Occupational Therapy interventions to adults with significant mental health needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with experience in Adult Social Care and Mental Health services. You will work predominantly within the community, undertaking specialist assessments, promoting recovery and independence, and supporting adults to live safely within their own homes. The role is primarily office and community based, with approximately one day per week working from home.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake specialist Occupational Therapy assessments for adults with significant mental health conditions within the community.
- Complete strengths-based assessments, reviews, and care and support planning in accordance with the Care Act 2014.
- Carry out specialist functional assessments, including activities of daily living, motivation, communication, sensory processing, employment readiness, community access, and meaningful occupation.
- Develop person-centred interventions that promote recovery, wellbeing, independence, and positive risk-taking.
- Complete risk assessments and formulate risk management plans that balance safety with independence.
- Undertake safeguarding enquiries and contribute to safeguarding plans in line with multi-agency safeguarding procedures.
- Work collaboratively with service users, carers, families, health professionals, housing providers, and voluntary organisations to deliver coordinated care.
- Liaise with Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy colleagues regarding manual handling assessments, specialist equipment, adaptations, and Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).
- Promote the use of assistive technology and Telecare to maximise independence.
- Maintain accurate electronic case records and produce high-quality assessment reports in accordance with statutory and professional standards.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, service development, and continuous professional development activities.
- Provide mentoring, coaching, and informal support to less experienced colleagues where appropriate.
About You
You will be a HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with experience working within Adult Social Care and Mental Health services. You will have excellent knowledge of strengths-based practice, the Care Act 2014, safeguarding, risk management, and recovery-focused interventions.
You will be confident undertaking complex functional assessments, working autonomously within the community, and building effective relationships with service users, carers, and multidisciplinary professionals. Experience of housing adaptations, assistive technology, and integrated working would be highly advantageous.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Experience within Adult Social Care and Community Mental Health services.
- Excellent knowledge of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding legislation, and strengths-based practice.
- Experience completing complex functional, occupational, and risk assessments.
- Knowledge of manual handling, specialist equipment, housing adaptations, and Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).
- Experience promoting the use of assistive technology and Telecare.
- Excellent report writing, communication, and multidisciplinary team-working skills.
- Ability to travel across the borough and undertake community and hospital visits.
- Enhanced DBS required, including a check of the Adults’ Barred List.
Contract & Salary
- Role: Occupational Therapist
- Sector: Berkshire Social Services
- Contract Type: Locum
- Contract Length: Ongoing
- Pay Rate: £39.89 per hour (Limited/Umbrella)
- Working Pattern: Primarily office and community based with approximately one day per week working from home, subject to service needs.
- Location: Wokingham Borough Council
- Reference Code: U. OR109579.022007.B20694
How to Apply
If you are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with experience in Adult Social Care and Community Mental Health, and you are passionate about supporting people to live independently within their communities, Tripod Partners would love to hear from you.
To apply for this Occupational Therapist role, apply using the form on the page.