Occupational Therapist - Long Term OT Team

The Occupational Therapist in the Long Term OT Team will support adults with complex, long-term conditions and disabilities to live safely and independently in their own homes.

This role holder will manage a specialist caseload, completing person-centred, strengths-based assessments and delivering practical interventions tailored to individual goals.

This includes prescribing and monitoring equipment, promoting assistive technology, supporting safe transfers of care, and maintaining accurate clinical records.

Working collaboratively with service users, carers, and partners across health, housing, social care, and the voluntary sector, you will contribute to coordinated care, service improvement, and high-quality professional practice.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct holistic, person-centred assessments of service users and carers in their homes.
• Manage a specialist caseload involving adults with complex, long-term conditions and disabilities.
• Develop strengths-based support plans and set SMART therapeutic goals.

What we offer

• Competitive salary: £43,253 to £48,795 a year, fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance.
• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) referrals and environmental adaptations.
• Promote the use of Assistive Technology and digital tools.
• Support Discharge to Assess pathways and Proportionate Care projects.
• Collaborate with Integrated Care and Decision Making (ICDM) clusters, GPs, and community health professionals.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registered.
• Experience of working with people of diverse cultural and religious communities.
• Proven ability in implementing Clinical Governance.
• Excellent assessment and recording skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties.