Occupational Therapist Adult Social Care

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Enfield Council Occupational Therapist Adult Social Care The closing date is 20 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Working alongside Social Workers and Social Care assessors you will be utilising a strength-based approach to promote independence and well-being. You will work in line with the Care Act to promote service users choice and control in their daily lives while respecting the key elements of the act to ensure service users can contribute to society and continue to have meaningful, autonomous and self-determined lives Main duties of the job Actively encourage customer participation in the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the service Initiate research, recommend best practice and implement changes in policy within a specialist area of service Support in the development and operation of team workload management systems to ensure that resources address priority cases and respond to changing needs and circumstances Undertake complex assessments and care planning Carry out full functional assessments of people of all ages and with a wide range of disabilities. Assessments should also take into account the needs of carers and a carers assessment should be completed as appropriate. Advise on appropriate care packages and refer on to other services as necessary Recommend and arrange for the provision of specialist equipment, ensure correct installation, instruct client and/or carer in safe use and monitor the effectiveness of the provision as appropriate Advise on and facilitate major adaptations, including major adaptations to properties through consultation with service users, Housing department, Environmental Health services, builders and other professionals as appropriate About us Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. Details Date posted 30 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £45,123 to £52,827 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number F0005-26-2858 Job locations Civic Centre Silver Street ENFIELD EN1 3XA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities As an Occupational Therapist working in Enfield Adult Social Care you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team. The Occupational Therapist will carry out assessments for older people, adults with disabilities and disabled children to meet the principles of the Care Act 2014. You will assess people with an eligible need and give advice or make recommendations that improve wellbeing and quality of life, by maximising independence and supporting carers Job description Job responsibilities As an Occupational Therapist working in Enfield Adult Social Care you will be part of a multi-disciplina