Occupational Therapist

Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP

. Provide a quality Occupational Therapy service to adults arising from the Council’s duties and powers under legislation .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £44,184 - £48,519 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing quality Occupational Therapy services, conducting comprehensive assessments, and implementing interventions to support the wellbeing of adults with diverse needs. Proficient in safeguarding practices and knowledgeable about relevant legislation and frameworks.

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Registered Occupational TherapistComprehensive Assessment Framework ExperienceKnowledge of Care Act and Mental Capacity ActExperience in Risk AssessmentsCommitment to Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

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Hard Skills

Occupational Therapy AssessmentsFunctional AssessmentsEquipment RecommendationRisk AssessmentIntervention PlanningReview of Equipment and AdaptationsKnowledge of Disabled Facility Grant PathwayComplex Equipment ProvisionMinor AdaptationsSafeguarding Principles

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationReport WritingInterpersonal SkillsEmpathyCommitment to Wellbeing

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Industry Keywords

Adult Social Care Outcomes FrameworkMaking Safeguarding PersonalVulnerable AdultsSocial CareLegislation Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide a quality Occupational Therapy service to adults arising from the Council’s duties and powers under legislation
Provide professional occupational therapy functional assessments for older people, adults with physical and sensory needs or learning disability, and carers
Focus assessments on meeting social care outcomes under the Department of Health’s Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework
Carry out urgent and risk assessments
Provide Occupational Therapy interventions to mitigate urgent risk
Provide simple and complex equipment, including moving and handling equipment
Recommend equipment and minor adaptations, including complex specialist chairs and shower chairs
Refer and recommend major housing adaptations through the Disabled Facility Grant pathway or other pathways depending on property tenure
Safeguard adults and carers at risk of harm and promote Making Safeguarding Personal principles and wellbeing
Review equipment, adaptations, and interventions provided
Ensure wellbeing principles are central to assessment and care and support planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council
Comprehensive assessment framework experience
Minimum of 2 years of working in the UK experience as an Occupational Therapist
Experience preparing clear and accurate correspondence, reports and other written documentation, including risk assessments
Sound, practical understanding of relevant legislation such as the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Disabled Facility Grant
Knowledge of policies and processes necessary to deliver complex and multiple services to vulnerable adults
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults
Successful completion of required recruitment checks, which may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, employment data and references, DBS Checks, Credit Checks, Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
A comprehensive Flexible Working Policy which supports work-life balance by empowering staff and management to make decisions around when, where, and how work is done
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance
Hybrid working
Four-month probationary period