Community Social Care Occupational Therapist

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Job Title: Community Social Care Occupational Therapist
Specialism: AHP - Occupational Therapy
Location: Oxfordshire, UK
Salary: £38.00 per hour

Community Social Care Occupational Therapist within Adult Social Care in Oxfordshire, earning £38.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours and the chance to make a meaningful difference within local communities across South Oxfordshire. Working predominantly from home and within community settings, you will support individuals to maximise their independence, wellbeing, and quality of life through person-centred Occupational Therapy interventions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and motivated Occupational Therapist seeking flexibility, professional development, and the chance to have a lasting impact while working within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency of full-time hours, allowing you to build strong professional relationships and deliver meaningful outcomes.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a highly competitive rate of £38.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.

• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a flexible working arrangement, with most work conducted remotely and through community visits.

• Professional Development: Access opportunities to enhance your skills, develop specialist knowledge, and contribute to service improvements.

• Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a collaborative and welcoming team with regular opportunities for shared learning and peer support.

• Community-Focused Practice: Work directly with individuals in their own environments, delivering interventions that have a real and lasting impact.

• Flexible Working Model: Enjoy a blend of home working, community visits, and office-based collaboration one day per week.

What you will do:

• Undertake strengths-based Occupational Therapy assessments to identify needs, abilities, risks, and opportunities for greater independence.

• Develop and implement creative, person-centred interventions that support individuals to achieve their goals and maximise wellbeing.

• Assess functional abilities within home and community environments and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Provide advice, equipment recommendations, adaptations, and interventions that promote safety and independence.

• Work closely with adults, carers, families, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.

• Promote preventative approaches that reduce the need for long-term care and support services.

• Contribute to care planning, risk management, and outcom