Band 6 Locum Adults Occupational Therapist
London, Greater London
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 focuses on delivering specialist Occupational Therapy assessments for major and minor adaptations, helping adults remain safe, independent, and comfortable within their own homes.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy Adult Social Care team, providing expert assessment and recommendations for equipment and housing adaptations that improve independence and reduce risk. You will work closely with service users, carers, housing professionals, and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver person-centred solutions that promote positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments within service users’ homes.
- Assess functional abilities and identify solutions to maximise independence and safety.
- Recommend and coordinate the provision of major and minor housing adaptations.
- Assess for specialist equipment and assistive technology to support daily living.
- Provide advice on moving and handling, environmental risks, and safe working practices.
- Work collaboratively with housing teams, contractors, social workers, and healthcare professionals to facilitate timely adaptations.
- Manage a varied community caseload, ensuring assessments and interventions are completed efficiently.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and professional case records in line with HCPC and organisational standards.
- Promote strengths-based, person-centred practice that supports individuals to remain independent in their own homes.
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 assessing for major and minor adaptations, recommending specialist equipment, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for adults.
You will possess excellent assessment, communication, and clinical reasoning skills, together with a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy services.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Experience working within Adult Social Care or Community Occupational Therapy.
- Experience assessing for major and minor housing adaptations.
- Knowledge of specialist equipment and assistive technology provision.
- Understanding of moving and handling principles and risk assessment.
- Excellent assessment, report-writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage an independent community caseload.
Contract & Salary
- Role: Occupational Therapist
- Sector: North London Social Services
- Contract Type: Locum
- Contract Length: Ongoing
- Salary: £35.31 per hour
- Location: Enfield Council
- Reference Code: U. RQ1753149.009007. B20610
How to Apply
If you are an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with experience in housing adaptations and community Occupational Therapy, Tripod Partners would love to hear from you.
To apply for this Occupational Therapist role, apply using the form on the page.