Locum Community Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting an Occupational Therapist for a locum opportunity within 
Yorkshire Collaboration – Kirklees, supporting Yorkshire Social Services. This role sits within a 
supportive Occupational Therapy team delivering social care assessments and interventions that promote independence, wellbeing, 
and safe living within the community.

In this Social Care Occupational Therapist job in Kirklees, you will assess individuals’ needs under the 
Care Act and relevant Disabled Facilities Grant legislation, working closely with service users 
and their carers to identify solutions that support independence and quality of life. The position forms part of a 
12-month transformation project, requiring flexible working and collaborative practice across the service.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with a strong understanding of 
community-based occupational therapy within local authority services and a commitment to delivering strength-based, 
outcome-focused support for adults in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out occupational therapy assessments in line with the Care Act and Disabled Facilities Grant legislation.
• Analyse physiological, psychological, environmental, and social needs to identify appropriate interventions.
• Work with clients and carers to co-produce outcome-focused support plans that promote wellbeing, dignity, and independence.
• Manage a caseload of service users, supporting individuals to develop and sustain independent living skills.
• Identify risks within complex situations and implement interventions to support safe living in the community.
• Collaborate with colleagues across social care services to deliver coordinated and person-centred support.
• Ensure effective use of time and resources when managing assigned cases.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with local authority standards.

About You

You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist with experience working within social care services, particularly 
in assessing needs under the Care Act and supporting adaptations or interventions that enable people to live independently. 
You will be confident working collaboratively with service users, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues to develop 
practical solutions that improve daily living outcomes.

A strong understanding of strength-based practice, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a varied caseload 
will be important for success in this role. Experience working within local authority services or community occupational 
therapy teams will be beneficial.

Requirements

• Recognised degree or qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience completing assessments under the Care Act.
• Knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grant legislation and community adaptations.
• Experience managing a caseload within social care or community occupational therapy services.
• Enhanced DBS and barred list check required.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Occupational Therapist
• Location: Yorkshire Collaboration – Kirklees
• Service: Yorkshire Social Services
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing (12-month transformation project)
• Working Hours: Up to 37 hours per week
• Salary: Negotiable
• Additional Information: Job description available on request

How to Apply

If you are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with experience in Care Act assessments and 
community occupational therapy within social services, Tripod Partners would welcome your application for this 
locum Occupational Therapist job in Kirklees.

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

Code:  U.XMS 000A EB60 / 1. 027003.B19980