Band 6 Locum Community 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 Enfield Council, this role offers the opportunity to support key Adult Social Care priorities, including reducing waiting lists and delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy assessments within the Prevention and Adaptations service.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will undertake a varied caseload of Occupational Therapy assessments, helping adults to maintain independence through timely interventions, equipment provision, housing adaptations, and person-centred support. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced community Occupational Therapist looking to make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments for adults within community settings.
• Support the delivery of the waiting list reduction project through timely assessment and intervention.
• Complete Prevention and Adaptations (P&A) Occupational Therapy assessments.
• Assess functional ability and identify interventions that promote independence and reduce risk.
• Recommend appropriate equipment, assistive technology, and minor or major adaptations where required.
• Develop person-centred support plans to maximise independence and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with Social Workers, health professionals, housing services, and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records and assessment documentation.
• Manage a varied caseload effectively while meeting service priorities and performance targets.
• Contribute to high-quality, strengths-based Occupational Therapy practice across the service.

About You

You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with a strong background in Adult Social Care and community-based practice. You will be confident carrying out functional assessments, recommending equipment and adaptations, and managing competing priorities within a busy service.

You will have excellent communication, assessment, and clinical reasoning skills, together with a proactive approach to supporting service improvement and delivering positive outcomes for adults.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience working within Adult Social Care or Community Occupational Therapy.
• Experience undertaking Occupational Therapy assessments within community settings.
• Knowledge of equipment provision, assistive technology, and housing adaptations.
• Experience supporting waiting list initiatives or service improvement projects is desirable.
• Strong assessment, report-writing, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team-working abilities.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Occupational Therapist
• Sector: North London Social Services
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Salary: £35.38 per hour
• Location: Enfield Council
• Reference Code: U. RQ1749883. 001007. B20536

How to Apply

If you are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with Adult Social Care experience and expertise in community assessments, equipment provision, and adaptations, Tripod Partners would love to hear from you.

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