Community Occupational Therapist

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. Sport for Confidence Community Occupational Therapist The closing date is 30 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary To lead the delivery of SFC Connect in Westminster, acting as a front door to wellbeing, physical activity, and community participation. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, holistic assessments and occupational formulations, enabling individuals to access the right opportunities at the right time. Through early intervention and system navigation, the Occupational Therapist will reduce escalation into higher-level services and support people to engage in meaningful, life-enhancing activity in their local communities. The Westminster Connect Service is a high-impact, preventative model embedded within Everyone Active provision. It provides a brief, structured Occupational Therapy assessment, followed by co produced action planning and short-term enabling support, connecting individuals to appropriate physical activity, community, and wellbeing opportunities. The service bridges the gap between clinical systems and community provision, ensuring timely, personalised, and accessible support. Main duties of the job Undertake comprehensive, holistic Occupational Therapy assessments, evaluating occupational performance, identity, routines, motivation and the impact of physical, psychological, cognitive, social and environmental factors on participation and wellbeing. Apply specialist clinical reasoning to assess risk, identify occupational needs, determine pathway suitability and make appropriate onward referrals. Develop person-centred occupational formulations, collaborative goals and evidence-informed intervention plans to address barriers, promote independence and improve functional participation. Deliver short-term therapeutic interventions incorporating activity-based approaches, graded engagement, behaviour change strategies, confidence building and self-management techniques. Utilise physical activity as a therapeutic intervention to enhance occupational performance, establish meaningful routines and support sustainable participation. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals, primary care, social care and community partners to coordinate appropriate care, facilitate safe transitions and promote inclusive environments. Provide specialist clinical advice regarding complex needs, reasonable adjustments and accessibility. Maintain accurate clinical records, monitor outcomes and contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement and evidence-based practice. About us Sport for Confidence CIC is a community interest company dedicated to reducing health inequalities and improving access to sport and physical activity for individuals and communities experiencing barriers to participation. The organisation integrates Occupational Therapy expertise with physical activity and lived experience to deliver inclusive, person-centred opportunities within leisure and community settings. This collaborative approach addresses physical, psychological, social and environmental barriers, enabling individuals to engage in meaningful activities that promote health, wellbeing and independence. Working locally and nationally, Sport for Confidence supports individuals with diverse and complex needs, recognising the relationship between occupation, environment, participation and health. T