Occupational Therapist – AR

Job Details

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Team: HASS Cranbrook & Loxford (Adult Social Care)
Location: Locality-based (community role)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a locality-based, multi-disciplinary team delivering integrated community health and adult social care services.

You will manage a caseload of approximately 4 cases per week, working with individuals with a range of health conditions to promote independence, safety, and wellbeing within their own homes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake holistic, person-centred assessments and reviews
  • Assess for and recommend simple and complex equipment
  • Design and specify major housing adaptations, including preparing sketches and interpreting plans
  • Provide guidance on manual handling and safe working practices
  • Develop and review support plans in collaboration with service users and carers
  • Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Manage and prioritise a complex caseload independently

Essential Requirements

  • Professional Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Strong experience with major adaptations, specialist equipment, and manual handling
  • Experience working in adult social care or community settings
  • Ability to undertake complex assessments and manage cases autonomously
  • Good understanding of social care legislation and housing frameworks
  • Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team

What We Offer

  • Integrated health and social care working environment
  • Regular supervision and professional support
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Locality-based working model