Community Occupational Therapist – Lewisham

Community Occupational Therapist – Lewisham Council
💷 £42.76 per hour 
📍 Lewisham
🕐 Full-Time Locum Contract Hybrid Working 

Pertemps Social Care are currently recruiting for an experienced Community Occupational Therapist to join Lewisham Council’s Intermediate Care Service. This is a fantastic opportunity offering a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.

Main Purpose of the Role: To provide a responsive and high-quality Intermediate Care Occupational Therapy service for adults with physical disabilities and complex needs (including mental health conditions) across the borough of Lewisham. You will work as a vital part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting residents in their homes and within bed-based Intermediate Care settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Occupational Therapy assessments in people’s homes or care settings to evaluate functional abilities.
• Complete Community Care Assessments and contribute to personalised support planning with the wider team.
• Advise and support individuals and their carers to work toward rehabilitation goals.
• Recommend and arrange provision of equipment and minor adaptations to support independence.
• Teach safe use of equipment and alternative techniques to clients and carers.
• Liaise with residential and health care staff to ensure ongoing support for clients.
• Refer individuals to internal and external agencies where additional support is needed.
• Promote rehabilitation outside the home through links with Day Centres and community initiatives.

Requirements:

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
• Previous experience in community OT or rehabilitation/intermediate care
• Strong assessment and care planning skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Benefits of Working with Pertemps:
✅ Competitive pay rate – £42.76 per hour
✅ Flexible hybrid working
✅ Weekly payroll and dedicated consultant
✅ Support with compliance and onboarding
Interested?
Apply today or contact Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk to discuss this role in more detail.