Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care (Duty Team)

A council in South London is seeking an experienced locum Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Community Occupational Therapy Duty Team. This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience in triage, risk management, and community-based occupational therapy services.

Main Duties:

Coordinate daily duty functions alongside Duty Managers and Senior staff Triage, prioritise and allocate Occupational Therapy referrals in a timely manner Provide updates, feedback and reports as required Support risk management and ensure safe service delivery Assist with waiting list management and service efficiency Contribute to quality assurance processes within the team Support training and development of staff within the duty function Provide specialist advice on equipment provision and major adaptations Apply knowledge of manual handling and moving and handling practices Work within relevant Social Care and Health legislation Liaise with community services and manage appropriate referral pathwaysRequirements:

Qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant professional registration Proven experience in Adult Social Care and community settings Strong knowledge of equipment provision and major adaptations Up-to-date knowledge of moving and handling practices Understanding of relevant legislation in Social Care and Health Experience in triage, duty work, or fast-paced en...