Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Location:

 
Bexley Council – South East London Social Services  

Brief Job Overview

 
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join Bexley Council’s Adult Social Care Team on a locum basis. This role focuses primarily on Moving and Handling interventions, with a key objective of reducing double-handed care packages to single-handed care wherever safely possible.  

You will work with adults with a variety of physical and functional needs, assessing their abilities and providing solutions that maximise independence, promote safety, and ensure cost-effective care delivery.  

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive functional assessments and risk analyses of service users’ mobility and manual handling needs.
• Focus on reducing care packages from 2:1 to 1:1 by identifying appropriate moving and handling solutions and training care staff accordingly.
• Recommend, trial, and review equipment and adaptations to enhance independence and safety at home.
• Develop individualised intervention plans and collaborate with care providers to ensure effective implementation.
• Provide expert advice and support to care agencies, family members, and carers on safe moving and handling techniques.
• Ensure that all assessments and interventions comply with Care Act 2014 and local authority policies.
• Complete accurate and timely case documentation using relevant recording systems.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve service objectives and improve outcomes for service users.

About You

 
You are a confident, autonomous practitioner with substantial post-qualification experience in adult social care. You have a proven track record of delivering moving and handling assessments and successfully reducing care package dependencies through practical, creative, and safe solutions.  

Your communication and problem-solving skills enable you to work effectively with service users, carers, and professionals to deliver tangible improvements in quality of life and care efficiency.  

Requirements

• BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Recent and relevant experience in Moving and Handling and care package reduction.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 and manual handling regulations.
• Ability to assess, recommend, and implement equipment and environmental adaptations.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Experience working within local authority or community-based social care teams is desirable.

Contract & Salary

• Job Type: Locum
• Location: Bexley Council, South East London Social Services
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Salary: Up to £37 per hour (DOE)
• Code: SD/.004011.XNEW

About the Service

 
Bexley Council’s Occupational Therapy Service is committed to promoting independence and reducing long-term care dependency across the borough. The team works closely with health professionals, care providers, and families to deliver efficient, person-centred interventions that enhance quality of life and enable people to live safely at home for longer.  

You will join a supportive environment with access to experienced colleagues, supervision, and opportunities for continuous professional development.

How to Apply

 
If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist with a background in Moving and Handling and care package reduction, we would love to hear from you.  
Please apply using the form on the page.

Code: SD/. 004011.B18844