Occupational Therapist

Horsham, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/09/2026

Job Description

7 months Contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

As an Occupational Therapist within the Regaining Independence Service (RIS) , you will support adults to maximise their independence and achieve their personal goals through community-based occupational therapy interventions. Working within customers' own homes, you will undertake assessments, develop person-centred support plans, and deliver specialist interventions to improve outcomes and quality of life.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments within the community.
• Support customers to maximise independence and remain safely in their own homes.
• Establish meaningful and achievable goals with service users.
• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Develop, implement, and review support and rehabilitation plans.
• Monitor progress and adapt interventions to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Work closely with reablement providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide professional advice and recommendations regarding independence and daily living activities.
• Maintain accurate case records and assessments.
• Apply evidence-based Occupational Therapy practice.
• Manage a varied caseload across the North and West areas of West Sussex.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals.
• Promote person-centred practice and positive outcomes for service users.

Essential Experience Required

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with recent adult social care experience.
• Experience completing Occupational Therapy assessments.
• Experience within Reablement, Rehabilitation, Community Services, Hospital Discharge, Adult Social Care, or Independence Services.
• Experience developing and reviewing care and support plans.
• Experience working with adults with a range of physical, cognitive, and functional needs.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing a caseload independently.
• Excellent report writing and record-keeping skills.
• Good IT and communication skills.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Additional Information to Note

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00.
• Location: County Hall North, Chart Way, Horsham, RH12 1XL.
• Hybrid working arrangement with at least 1 day per week office attendance.
• Grade 10.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• HCPC Registration required.
• 5 years referencing and full employment history required.
• Interview required.

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