Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care, Bromley

Full Time | Adult Social Care Team, Hybrid working 

We are currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with strong local authority experience who is confident working autonomously and managing a complex caseload within a fast-paced adult social care setting.

As part of the Adult Social Care team, you will undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments for adults aged 18+ with disabilities, supporting individuals to maximise independence and achieve safe, person-centred outcomes.

You will play a key role in assessing needs, identifying risks, recommending equipment and adaptations, and contributing to effective multi-agency working across health, housing, and social care services.

• Undertake Care Act-compliant Occupational Therapy assessments for adults with disabilities
• Apply sound clinical reasoning to assess risk, promote independence, and support safe discharge and community living
• Prescribe simple and complex equipment, including completion of associated risk assessments
• Complete Manual Handling assessments and provide safe moving and handling recommendations
• Assess for and recommend major adaptations in line with statutory eligibility criteria
• Refer for and contribute to Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) processes where appropriate
• Participate in duty triaging on a rota basis, including screening referrals, responding to urgent matters, and prioritising cases effectively
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional case recordings
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, health professionals, housing teams, and partner agencies

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Substantial recent experience within Adult Social Care in a local authority setting
• Demonstrable experience completing:
  • Care Act assessments
  • Risk assessments
  • Manual Handling assessments
  • Simple and complex equipment provision
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Major adaptation eligibility criteria
  • Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) processes
  • Equipment provision criteria
• Ability to independently manage a complex caseload
• Full-time availability is essential

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Occupational Therapist who can work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver high-quality assessments and interventions within statutory frameworks. Strong communication, organisational, and partnership-working skills are essential.

Please note that only candidates with clearly evidenced Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy experience and full-time availability will be considered.

Applicants must ensure their CV/application demonstrates how they meet all essential criteria before submission.