Occupational Therapist -Community Team- Oxford

Oxfordshire
Contract
Occupational therapy
Reference: NDOXF200426_1776681863

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Rate: £38 per hour (umbrella) | Contract: Locum | Working Pattern: Full-time
Caritas Recruitment is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join Oxfordshire Council within Adult Social Care on a locum basis. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by supporting adults to live as independently and safely as possible through a strengths-based, person-centred approach, while delivering value for money for the local authority.
You will work collaboratively across Adult Social Care and partner agencies, undertaking assessments, reviews and professional interventions to promote independence, build resilience and develop long-term support networks for individuals, families and carers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work within the requirements of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 and all other relevant legislation, guidance and professional codes of practice.
  • Provide personalised information and advice to individuals, families and carers.
  • Undertake timely, proportionate assessments, reviews and professional interventions.
  • Apply a strengths-based approach, exploring informal support networks, community resources, equipment and adaptations to achieve agreed outcomes.
  • Ensure support plans clearly reflect individuals' needs and outcomes, regardless of eligibility decisions.
  • Identify and arrange services that promote independence, particularly reablement services and equipment.

Equipment, Adaptations and Housing

  • Assess for and provide equipment, including Assistive Technology, to reduce risk and support independence.
  • Assess and provide advice on minor and major adaptations to properties.
  • Assess and advise on moving and handling techniques, including postural management support and appropriate equipment.
  • Work closely with housing partners to support re-housing applications in line with local housing policy.

Safeguarding, Risk and Professional Practice

  • Act as a trusted assessor, identifying when specialist assessment or intervention from another professional is required.
  • Identify, report and progress adult and children safeguarding concerns, carrying out safeguarding enquiries in line with local procedures and the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal.
  • Apply legal and professional judgement to balance protection and risk, promoting positive risk management.
  • Maintain comprehensive, accurate and professionally defensible records in line with organisational and professional standards.
  • Where required, write court reports and provide evidence in legal proceedings.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Work in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, including GDPR, data protection, confidentiality and information-sharing protocols.
  • Take responsibility for delivering against individual and team performance targets.
  • Be accountable for the commitment of financial resources within the agreed scheme of delegation.
  • Apply principles of social justice, social inclusion and equality in all casework, actively challenging discrimination and oppression and demonstrating sound ethical reasoning.

What We're Looking For

  • Qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration.
  • Experience working within Adult Social Care.
  • Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and strengths-based practice.
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload and work autonomously within a multidisciplinary setting.
  • Excellent communication, assessment and recording skills.

Why Join Caritas Recruitment?

  • Competitive locum pay rates.
  • Access to a wide range of opportunities across Local Authorities.
  • Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated Caritas consultant throughout your assignment.
  • Caritas Recruitment is a market‑leading specialist agency with a strong reputation in Adult Social Care recruitment.
  • Fully compliant with Safer Recruitment (SaferRec) standards, ensuring robust compliance, safeguarding and ethical recruitment at every stage.
Apply today
If you're interested in this role, or would like to register with Caritas Recruitment for future locum opportunities, please get in touch:
Natalie Duckett
Managing Consultant - Caritas Recruitment
📧 [email protected]
📞 07879 803383<!--ScriptorEndFragment-->

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Up to £38.00
Per hour
Up to GBP38 per hour

Oxfordshire

Contract

Added 20/04/2026
Reference: NDOXF200426_1776681863

Occupational Therapist -Community Team- Oxford

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