Liquid Personnel is seeking a dedicated Locum Occupational Therapist to join its client’s Urgent Response OT Team in Barnet. This is a fast‑paced, hands‑on role completing urgent community OT assessments across the Barnet borough, supporting residents with immediate needs relating to safety, moving & handling, equipment, and functional independence.
The team is small, well‑supported, and led by an experienced Team Manager and Lead Practitioner who provide strong day‑to‑day guidance.
What will your responsibilities be?
Complete urgent OT assessments across the Barnet borough.
Manage a busy caseload requiring quick turnaround and effective prioritisation.
Carry out extensive manual handling assessments, including hoists, slings, transfer plans, and safe systems of work.
Complete community visits to assess risk, function, and equipment needs.
Participate in 1 day of OT Duty as part of the weekly rota.
Recommend and arrange appropriate equipment and minor adaptations.
Work collaboratively with social workers, health colleagues, carers, and partner agencies.
Provide fast, defensible clinical decisions in a pressured urgent‑response environment.
Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with service standards. Qualifications & Experience:
Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
Significant experience in: Urgent response / rapid OT services
Manual handling (essential)
Community-based assessments
Must be able to work full-time, Monday–Friday within the stated hours.
Must be a car driver and live locally enough to respond to urgent cases.
Strong ability to work independently within a supportive but fast-moving team Team Environment:
Supportive Team Manager & Lead Practitioner
Close-knit, small team culture
Clear structure and strong oversight
High demand but excellent team collaboration Why Liquid Personnel?
Free DBS and compliance service
Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *
