Job Title: Locum Occupational Therapist in Social Care Team
Location: Kensington and Chelsea, London, UK
Salary: Up to £30.47 per hour (Hourly)
Type: Full-time, 36 hours per week,Start Date: 21/09/2026, End Date: 21/12/2026
Join us for an extraordinary opportunity as a locum Occupational Therapist within Social Care, right in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, London! Deliver essential services to adults in this vibrant community and make a real difference. This role offers the perfect mix of professional fulfilment and the chance to explore one of London's most picturesque districts.
Perks and benefits:
- Full-time hours mean you can truly immerse yourself in your work and engage with residents in a meaningful way.
- Enjoy the flexibility and variety of locum work, giving you the freedom to balance personal and professional aspirations.
- A competitive hourly rate of up to £30.47 allows you to thrive financially while gaining invaluable experience.
- Immerse your career in a prestigious location known for its cultural richness and historical landmarks.
- Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team within Adult Social Care, enhancing your skills every day.
What you will do:
- Conduct comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments within Adult Social Care settings.
- Review and manage care and support needs for service users.
- Assess and recommend equipment that champions independence.
- Evaluate and advise on major adaptations for individuals needing specific home modifications.
- Perform complex moving and handling assessments to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Support residents to stay independent within their communities.
- Create person-centred intervention plans and collaborate with service users, carers, and multi-disciplinary professionals.
- Participate proactively in duty service responsibilities.
- Maintain accurate, thorough records and case documentation.
Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration is essential.
- Experience in Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy.
- Proficiency in conducting complex moving and handling assessments.
- Capability in assessing for major adaptations.
- Skill in recommending appropriate equipment.
- Aptitude for managing an independent caseload with strong assessment and clinical reasoning abilities.
- Exceptional communication and report-writing skills.
- Ability to efficiently participate in a duty rota.
- Experience in Local Authority settings.
- Previous work within Adult Social Care teams.
- Experience with complex community cases.
- Background in supporting interventions focused on independence.
Kensington and Chelsea offer a unique blend of cosmopolitan flair and quaint charm, with its exquisite parks, iconic architecture, and a lively arts scene. Make the most of this rewarding opportunity and enrich both your personal and professional life in one of London's most coveted locations.
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