Locum Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Team

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Job Title: Locum Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Team
Specialism: Adult Social Care / Community Occupational Therapy
Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK
Salary: £38.00 per hour
Type: Locum
Contract: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity within Adult Social Care? We have an exciting ongoing locum position available within the Adult Social Care Team in Reading, offering an excellent rate of £38.00 per hour.

This role provides the ideal combination of professional autonomy, flexible hybrid working, and meaningful community-based practice. You'll manage a varied caseload of adults with medical conditions and disabilities, helping individuals maximise their independence, wellbeing, and safety within their own homes and communities.

With a blend of home, office, and community working, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise while making a genuine difference to the lives of local residents.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Earn £38.00 per hour in recognition of your Occupational Therapy expertise and experience.
• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and variety of locum working while maintaining a positive work-life balance.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible working environment combining home, office, and community-based work.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities to strengthen your clinical knowledge and develop your Adult Social Care expertise.
• Varied Caseload: Gain valuable experience supporting adults with a wide range of medical conditions, disabilities, and complex needs.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside an experienced and collaborative team with access to professional support.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable relationships with healthcare professionals, housing teams, care providers, and other community services.
• Meaningful Impact: Help individuals remain independent and safe within their homes while promoting prevention, reablement, and strengths-based practice.

What you will do:

• Manage your own caseload of adults presenting with a range of medical conditions, disabilities, and complex needs.
• Undertake holistic Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions designed to promote independence, wellbeing, and safety.
• Conduct comprehensive functional and Occupational Therapy assessments within community settings.
• Assess and recommend appropriate equipment, assistive technology, and home adaptations.
• Undertake manual handling and risk assessments and recommend suitable equipment or interventions where required.
• Support individuals to maximise their independence through reablement, prevention, and strengths-based approaches.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, housing teams, care providers, and other multidisciplinary services.
• Complete Care Act assessments and develop appropriate support plans where required.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records and professional documentation.
• Contribute to safeguarding, risk management, and positive outcomes for adults living within the community.
• Use professional judgement to identify appropriate interventions and coordinate effective care and support.

Essential requirements:

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Previous experience undertaking Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Experience managing an independent caseload.
• Strong understanding of Adult Social Care practice and principles.
• Ability to assess complex needs and formulate appropriate interventions.
• Strong communication, assessment, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part o