R1450 Occupational Therapist

Job details

Salary
£45,000-60,000
Per annum

Job type
Full-time

Location
London

Closes on 31 May 2025

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist to join our growing team supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs across our supported living services in London. You’ll play a vital role in delivering person-centred interventions within residents’ homes, supporting skill development, daily living, sensory integration, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments using evidence-based and person-centred principles.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with our multidisciplinary team.
• Provide specialist interventions that promote independence in areas such as emotional regulation, sensory processing, motor coordination, and life skills.
• Facilitate meaningful and therapeutic activities both at home and in the community.
• Facilitate community integration activities to enhance social skills and community participation.
• Deliver therapy programmes through a tiered approach (Universal, Targeted, Specialist).
• Support transitions by preparing residents and staff with appropriate OT input.
• Deliver training and coaching to families and support staff to integrate therapy goals into daily routines.
• Contribute to reports for EHCP reviews, safeguarding, and incident reviews when necessary.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss individual progress and adjust interventions as necessary.
• Maintain detailed clinical records, demonstrating impact through data, case studies, and outcomes tracking.
• Regularly assess and document service users' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Keep up to date with CPD and uphold HCPC and RCOT standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist (BSc or MSc).
• A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience (experience in supported living/community-based settings advantageous).
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate OT interventions in a client-focused way.
• Skilled in sensory integration approaches (Level 1+ desirable).
• Strong clinical reasoning and case management abilities.
• Confident working independently in the community and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred (travel across London required).

Benefits:

• Access to an Expert Panel comprised of Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Psychotherapists with over 100 years of combined clinical experience.
• Career development support and regular CPD opportunities
• Access to a company vehicle
• Eligibility to corporate holidays