Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (Locum)

Job Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Connect Team Triage Service at Enfield Council, within North London Social Services. This locum role is community-based with an element of hybrid working and focuses on managing urgent cases through triage, assessment, and support planning. Moving and handling is a key part of the post, including home visits for assessment and follow-up. You will play a vital role in delivering timely, responsive occupational therapy interventions that promote independence and reduce risk for adults in the community.

Key Responsibilities

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  • Manage urgent referrals within the Connect Team triage service, including information gathering, assessment, and support planning.
     

  • Undertake community-based occupational therapy assessments and follow-up visits.
     

  • Complete moving and handling assessments and provide safe, practical recommendations to support independence.
     

  • Make effective use of local authority, departmental, and independent resources to meet assessed needs.
     

  • Maintain high standards of professional practice within your own caseload and workload management.
     

  • Use advanced clinical skills and specialist knowledge to promote independence, choice, and control for service users.
     

  • Contribute to the ongoing development of service provision through specialist practice.
     

  • Ensure all work is carried out within a quality and equalities framework, in line with Council policies, performance targets, and professional standards.

   

  About You

  You are an experienced and confident Occupational Therapist with a strong background in adult social care and community-based practice. You will have excellent assessment, triage, and decision-making skills, along with solid experience in moving and handling. You are organised, responsive, and able to work effectively in fast-paced environments where managing urgent demand is essential. Your collaborative approach and commitment to high professional standards will support positive outcomes for residents.

   

  Requirements 

  • • Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
       

    • Significant post-qualification experience within adult social care or community occupational therapy services.
       

    • Strong experience in moving and handling assessments and risk management.
       

    • Experience of urgent triage, assessment, and short-term intervention work.
       

    • Excellent communication, documentation, and organisational skills.
       

    • Ability to work autonomously in a community and hybrid working model.

     

    Contract & Salary 

  • • Job Type: Locum
       

    • Contract Length: Ongoing
       

    • Working Hours: 35 hours per week (09:00 – 17:30)
       

    • Location: Enfield Council
       

    • Area: North London Social Services
       

    • Salary: £35.38 per hour
       

    • Job Code: U.RQ1654091.0030102

     

    How to Apply

    If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist with strong triage and moving and handling expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the form on the page.

    Code:  U. RQ1654091.0030102