Occupational Therapist

Company : Cra Group Recruitment And Payroll

Job Type : Contract

Islington, United Kingdom

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Occupational Therapist

12 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (SO2 / PO1-PO3 level) to support both Adults and Paediatrics within a multidisciplinary team.

• The role focuses predominantly on adult cases (60-70%), including major adaptations and manual handling, with a smaller paediatric caseload (30%), involving assessments for children with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Manage a caseload of complex cases across adults and children’s services.

• Carry out occupational therapy assessments, interventions, and reviews in line with legislation and best practice.

• Work collaboratively with internal and external professionals (e.g. Physiotherapists, Social Workers, District Nurses).

• Coordinate care plans and contribute to safeguarding, discharge planning, and service development.

• Provide support and mentorship to junior staff (if working at a higher grade).

• Maintain accurate case records and comply with professional and organisational standards.

• Promote independence, reablement, and personalised care for service users and carers.

Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience

• Strong background in adult social care, including major adaptations and manual handling

• Experience in paediatric occupational therapy, including working with children with challenging behaviours

• Familiarity with the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding legislation

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Strong report writing, IT skills, and case recording

• Experience with joint working across statutory and voluntary sectors

• Willingness to contribute to training and supervision (for higher grades)

• Experience with care coordination and person-centred planning

Additional Information:

• This is a hybrid position, requiring in-office presence at least 2 days per week.

• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' post-qualification experience, ideally within social care or NHS settings, and a strong understanding of the Care Act 2014.

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.

• HCPC registration (Health and Care Professions Council).

• Location: Hybrid – minimum 2 days/week on site.

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