Occupational Therapist – Adults and Children

About the position A local authority is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide high‑quality OT interventions for adults and children with a range of disabilities in Rutland. The role focuses on enabling individuals to remain safely in their homes with maximum independence, covering equipment, adaptations, moving & handling, and reablement pathways. Responsibilities • Complete holistic OT assessments for adults and children. • Prescribe equipment, assistive technology, minor adaptations, and support major adaptations. • Carry out complex moving & handling assessments and develop proportionate management plans. • Involve service users and carers in assessment, planning, and decision‑making. • Demonstrate equipment and ensure safe use. • Maintain accurate, timely case notes and update all required systems. • Review support plans and adjust as needed for effectiveness. • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and support Social Workers with OT‑specific guidance. • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across health and social care. • Support the Reablement service as required. • Engage in ongoing professional development and service improvement. Requirements • Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy (essential) • HCPC registration (essential) • Experience within adult social care or adult health services • Experience applying safeguarding policies and procedures • Understanding of the Care Act 2014 • Knowledge of national health & social care frameworks • Confident completing holistic OT assessments and risk evaluations • Able to devise and implement reablement goals • Strong communication skills (written & verbal) • Ability to work collaboratively across agencies • Organised, able to prioritise workload effectively • Competent IT skills (databases, spreadsheets, email) • Acts in accordance with council values and equality principles • Committed to anti‑discriminatory practice • Able to work flexibly across multiple locations Benefits • Free DBS and compliance service • Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly • Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies • Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge • Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK • “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place • “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us Apply tot his job Apply To this Job