Occupational Therapist

Job description

Tripod are currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapaist to work in an Early Intervention role based in Stockton-on-Tees.

Paying £26-£30 an hour

Working Hours - Full time preferred but would consider part time and condensed hours

Duration : ASAP - Ongoing

Apply now or refer a friend for £500.

JOB SUMMARY:

• To undertake complex functional assessments for adults with a wide range of disabilities. Recommend equipment, adaptations and therapeutic interventions to maximise independence and safety at home and/or their community environments.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Carry out complex functional assessments of adults with a wide range of disabilities about their daily living needs and home and community environments
• Recommend and arrange provision of equipment and home environmental adaptations
• Carry out moving and handling risk assessments and arrange provision of moving and handling equipment in collaboration with care at home providers, other professionals, family, and client
• Recommend and plan appropriate therapeutic interventions to enable clients to remain at home for as long as possible and maintain/improve their functional abilities
• Provide advice and education to residential and day care staff on equipment, adaptations, and therapeutic interventions required to support adults with day-to-day activities
• Undertake Blue Badge, Buss Pass assessments
• Navigate clients within the infrastructure of local voluntary and independent sector services
• Liaise with relevant professionals and partner organizations
• Undertake professional development activities as necessary to meet the challenges of this role and participate in the delivery of continuing professional development
• Work closely with Housing Investment and Migration Service (DFG Team), Housing Improvement Agency, Thirteen Group Social Housing Landlord/other providers of housing, Tees Valley Home Finder Team, and Tees Community Equipment Services regarding provision of adaptations and equipment and recommendations of suitable housing

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stockton-On-Tees

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-02-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English