Occupational Therapist

Posted 28 October 2025
Salary 40.73
LocationRedbridge IG2 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Social / NGO / Health & Care
ReferenceOR15840

Job description

3 months contract with local authority

Join the HASS Cranbrook and Loxford team, a dynamic multi-disciplinary group working across the borough. As a key member, you will handle approximately four cases per week, dealing with a mix of complex and standard occupational therapy (OT) cases. Your role is crucial in assessing and recommending major adaptations and equipment, ensuring the well-being and independence of individuals with diverse health conditions.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess and recommend major adaptations and complex equipment, including preparing sketches, reading plans, and providing detailed specifications for major works.
  • Collaborate within a multi-professional team to conduct comprehensive OT assessments, support planning, and reviews for individuals with various health conditions and their carers.
  • Participate in duty tasks as required.
  • Understand and apply the legal social care framework and housing legislation.
  • Manage, plan, prioritize, and progress complex cases effectively.
  • Evaluate and recommend simple and complex equipment, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policy, and guidelines on safe working practices.


Requirements

Requirements:
  • Excellent knowledge and experience in assessing and recommending major adaptations and complex equipment, including manual handling.
  • Proven experience in a multi-disciplinary team setting, conducting holistic, person-centered assessments.
  • Strong understanding of the legal social care framework and housing legislation.
  • Ability to manage, plan, prioritize, and progress complex cases independently.
  • Professional occupational therapy qualification recognized by the HCPC.
  • Interviews will be held as soon as possible.

Why Work for Redbridge?

  • Integrated community health and adult social care service.
  • Regular supervision and support.
  • Flexible working opportunities available.