41 Occupational Therapist jobs in Romford

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team in Hackney. The client offers a full time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.

Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist includes;

• Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment
• Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications
• Adaptations, moving and handling assessments and reducing or minimising the need for care packages.
• An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people.

To Be Successful;

• Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community
• Manual handling experience
• Major adaptation experience
• HCPC Registration
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Occupational Therapist Qualification

Benefits of Working at The London Borough of Hackney

Hackney offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also free onsite parking is offered to all staff.

Why Join Our Agency?

With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week

To discuss this Occupational Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Gavin Wright or email us your updated CV today!

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist seeking a fulfilling opportunity to empower individuals and promote their independence? We are delighted to announce an opening within our client's dedicated Adult Social Services team .

As an Occupational Therapist within the organisation, you will play a pivotal role within a multi-disciplinary framework, providing essential health and social care services to the local community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care Coordination: Lead the development and coordination of care and support plans for service users, their families, and carers, leveraging the expertise of other professionals as required.
• Comprehensive Assessment & Intervention: Utilise evidence-based occupational therapy methodologies for the thorough assessment, targeted intervention, meticulous planning, and ongoing review of complex cases.
• Promotion of Independence: Proactively identify and maximise opportunities for service users' re-enablement, fostering sustained independence and optimising their choice and control over their lives.
• Inter-agency Collaboration: Engage in collaborative practice with both internal departments and external agencies, providing expert advice and disseminating information regarding available resources.
• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all duties are executed in strict accordance with the Care Act 2014 , the Mental Capacity Act 2005 , and the HCPC Standards of Proficiency .
• Professional Development: Maintain continuous professional development and registration, adhering to the guidelines set forth by the College of Occupational Therapists' Code of Continuing Professional Development.

Candidate Requirements:

• A Diploma in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent, recognised qualification.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience as an Occupational Therapist, ideally gained within Adult Social Services or a comparable community health setting.
• Current and valid HCPC registration .
• A comprehensive understanding of relevant health and social services legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 .
• Demonstrable excellence in written and oral communication, IT proficiency, report writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• The proven ability to function effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment and to manage a demanding caseload with efficiency.
• For candidates aspiring to higher grades (PO2-PO3): Experience in conducting Best Interest Assessments (BIAs) , providing mentorship to junior colleagues, and contributing to professional training initiatives will be highly regarded.

This presents an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals, working within a supportive and dynamic professional environment. We offer a clear pathway for professional growth and career progression within our service.

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We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team in Islington. The client offers a full time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.

Main Duties for the Occupational Therapist includes;

• Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment
• Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications
• Adaptations, moving and handling assessments and reducing or minimising the need for care packages.
• An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people.

To Be Successful;

• Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community
• Manual handling experience
• Major adaptation experience
• HCPC Registration
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Occupational Therapist Qualification

Benefits of Working at The London Borough of Islington

Islington offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also free onsite parking is offered to all staff.

Why Join Our Agency?

With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week

To discuss this Occupational Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Gavin Wright or email us your updated CV today!

Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Bromley
Pay Rate: 32ph

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join in Bromley.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Occupational Therapy Assessments of clients in their own home for standard equipment and minor adaptations
• Completing assessments with reablement senior support workers in relation to reablement interventions and goal planning.
• Triaging of reablement cases.
• Assessing for and providing specialist equipment, including seating. Completing Moving and Handling Assessments.

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Supportive management
• Diverse workload

Why Liquid Personnel?

• 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 training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of 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 *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

BH - (phone number removed)
GH - 31479

Occupational Therapist

Full time locum contract

32.50p/h Umbrella

Office-Based with community visits in Westminster

Our Local Authority Client is recruit a locum Occupational Therapist for their Adult Social Care Team in Westminster.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of complex cases, including clients with multiple physical, cognitive, and environmental challenges.
• Conduct in-depth home visits to assess functional needs, environmental risks, and suitability for adaptations or equipment.
• Complete manual handling assessments, including risk assessments and safe handling plans involving hoists, slings, and transfer aids.
• Prescribe and oversee major adaptations (e.g. level access showers, stairlifts, ramps, through-floor lifts) in collaboration with housing and DFG teams.
• Provide clinical reasoning and justification for high-cost equipment and structural changes, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Support hospital discharge planning and hospital avoidance by ensuring timely provision of essential equipment and adaptations.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Proven experience in local authority settings and working with vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of equipment provision, minor and major adaptations, and relevant legislation.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Kaylah on or (phone number removed) and submit your application.

Referral Scheme:
If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer up to 350 in vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact the office at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed).

Kaylah is a specialist recruiter in Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy, working in partnership with several public and private sector clients nationwide, so if this one isn't for you, please still get in touch so that we can discuss more suitable roles!

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• Demonstrate expertise in specialist seating, manual handling equipment, and both simple and complex adaptations.
li>Conduct complex, person-centred Occupational Therapy assessments, support planning, and reviews for individuals with diverse health conditions and their carers.
• Manage, plan, prioritise, and progress complex cases independently and effectively.
• Assess for and recommend both simple and complex equipment, evaluate effectiveness, and provide training to ensure safe use in line with legislation, policy, and best practice guidelines.

• Extensive knowledge of specialist equipment, adaptations, and manual handling.
• Ability to work autonomously, with strong prioritisation and workload management skills.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• A recognised professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with the HCPC.

Occupational Therapist – Band 6
Location: Brent, North West London
Contract: Permanent | Full Time
Hours: 8:00am–4:00pm,

Reports To: Clinical Lead for Therapies

The school:

We are currently working with a new SEN provision which has recently opened in Spring 2025, A purpose-built specialist day school in Cricklewood, Brent offering up to 54 places for students aged 7–16 with an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) and traits of autism and related needs. Designed with small classes (around 6 pupils), each supported by a teacher and teaching assistant, it delivers a personalised, low-arousal environment with sensory-friendly spaces and strong visuals. The curriculum blends National Curriculum subjects with creative, physical, outdoor learning, and community engagement, guiding students toward qualifications (Unit Awards, Entry Levels, Functional Skills, or GCSEs) and fostering independence and employability skills. The school are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join their expanding provision.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out assessments and delivering one-to-one, group, and class-based interventions

• Writing clear, professional reports to support EHCPs and reviews

• Working closely with teachers, support staff, and other therapists to embed therapeutic strategies into daily routines

• Contributing to a holistic and integrated approach to student support

• Supporting staff and families to better understand and respond to sensory and functional needs

You’ll be part of a committed team focused on improving access to learning and overall student wellbeing. Clinical supervision and ongoing support will be provided by the Clinical Lead for Therapies.

This is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing, student-centred environment.

As a OccupationalTherapist and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

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• Assess and make recommendations for major adaptations and complex equipment, including preparing sketches, reading plans, and providing detailed specifications for major works.
li>Work collaboratively in a multi-professional team to conduct complex occupational therapy assessments, support planning, and reviews for individuals with diverse health conditions and their carers.
• Manage, plan, prioritize, and progress complex cases effectively.
• Assess for and recommend both simple and complex equipment, review their effectiveness, and teach safe use of equipment in compliance with relevant legislation, policy, and guidelines on safe working practices.

• Excellent knowledge, skills, and experience in occupational therapy, particularly in assessing and recommending major adaptations and specialist equipment.
• Understanding of the legal social care framework and housing legislation.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize, and plan own workload efficiently.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Possession of a professional occupational therapy qualification recognized by the HCPC.

Remedy are looking for an experienced,passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to work with children with a range of special needs,focusing on assessment, intervention, and creating therapeutic plans.The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, families, and educational professionals, and may also include providing training.

Role and responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, develop individualised intervention plans, and deliver evidence-based therapies to children with various needs.

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including teachers, parents, and other professionals, to ensure a holistic approach to care

Provide training and support to schools, families, and other staff on best practices for supporting children's occupational therapy needs

Manage a caseload of children, meeting on a regular basis, providing ongoing support and monitoring their progress throughout the academic year

Develop and utilise specialist skills in areas such as sensory integration,or other relevant interventions.

Requirements:

Registered Occupational Therapist with a relevant degree or equivalent

Experience working with children, particularly those with complex needs, is preferred

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and assessment skills are essential

Desirable:

Experience in specific areas like SEN, schools, or specific interventions

Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

Join a positive and supportive team with strong supervision and CPD

Flexible work options as you are able to choose the hours to suit your schedule, term-time work only

To Apply:

Apply online sending your updated CV noting relevant experience