Locum Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Team in Reading, Berkshire

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Job Title: Locum Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care Team
Specialism: Adult Social Care / Community Occupational Therapy
Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK
Salary: £38.00 per hour
Type: Locum
Contract: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity within Adult Social Care? We have an exciting ongoing locum position available within the Adult Social Care Team in Reading, offering an excellent rate of £38.00 per hour.

This role provides the ideal combination of professional autonomy, flexible hybrid working, and meaningful community-based practice. You’ll manage a varied caseload of adults with medical conditions and disabilities, helping individuals maximise their independence, wellbeing, and safety within their own homes and communities.

With a blend of home, office, and community working, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise while making a genuine difference to the lives of local residents.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Earn £38.00 per hour in recognition of your Occupational Therapy expertise and experience.
• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and variety of locum working while maintaining a positive work-life balance.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible working environment combining home, office, and community-based work.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities to strengthen your clinical knowledge and develop your Adult Social Care expertise.
• Varied Caseload: Gain valuable experience supporting adults with a wide range of medical conditions, disabilities, and complex needs.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside an experienced and collaborative team with access to professional support.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable relationships with healthcare professionals, housing teams, care providers, and other community services.
• Meaningful Impact: Help individuals remain independent and safe within their homes while promoting prevention, reablement, and strengths-based practice.

What you will do:

• Manage your own caseload of adults presenting with a range of medical conditions, disabilities, and complex needs.
• Undertake holistic Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions designed to promote independence, wellbeing, and safety.
• Conduct comprehensive functional and Occupational Therapy assessments within community settings.
• Assess and recommend appropriate equipment, assistive technology, and home adaptations.
• Undertake manual handling and risk assessments and recommend suitable equipment or interventions where required.
• Support individuals to maximise their independence through reablement, prevention, and strengths-based approaches.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, housing teams, care providers, and other multidisciplinary services.
• Complete Care Act assessments and develop appropriate support plans where required.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records and professional documentation.
• Contribute to safeguarding, risk management, and positive outcomes for adults living within the community.
• Use professional judgement to identify appropriate interventions and coordinate effective care and support.

Essential requirements:

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Previous experience undertaking Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Experience managing an independent caseload.
• Strong understanding of Adult Social Care practice and principles.
• Ability to assess complex needs and formulate appropriate interventions.
• Strong communication, assessment, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based, and outcome-focused practice.

Why Reading?

Reading offers an attractive combination of heritage, modern amenities, and excellent connectivity. With a vibrant town centre, beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and a welcoming community, it provides an excellent environment in which to live and work.

Its strong transport links also make Reading a convenient location for professionals, while the surrounding areas offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Why apply?

Join an established Adult Social Care service where you’ll have the autonomy to manage a varied community caseload while benefiting from the support of an experienced and collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your professional experience and make a tangible difference to adults within the community.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency specialising in healthcare recruitment. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and numerous prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates and opportunities that match your skills, experience, and career aspirations.

Apply today and take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career with this rewarding Adult Social Care opportunity in Reading.

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