Community Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 30 October 2026 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. 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. The organisation promotes empowerment, choice and belonging through accessible physical activity opportunities tailored to individual needs. By embedding Occupational Therapists within non-traditional healthcare environments, Sport for Confidence promotes early intervention, prevention and recovery, addressing occupational deprivation and supporting individuals before needs escalate to specialist services. The organisation works collaboratively with communities, healthcare providers and leisure services to improve accessibility, challenge inequalities and create sustainable opportunities for meaningful participation. £32,100 to £40,800 a year FTE + 15% HCA Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Little Venice Sports Centre Queen Mother Sports Centre 223 Vauxhall Bridge Road Moberly Sports Centre Clinical & Assessment Responsibilities Deliver holistic Occupational Therapy assessments exploring: Occupational history, identity and routines. Motivation, confidence and readiness for change. Physical, sensory, psychological, social and environmental barriers. Individual strengths, resilience and support networks. Risk and suitability for the assessment pathway. Develop occupational formulations and action plans incorporating: Meaningful, person-centred goals. Practical strategies to enable participation. Recommendations for appropriate environments and activities. Reasonable adjustments to support inclusion. The use of physical activity as both a therapeutic approach and an outcome, linking participation to occupational identity, roles and daily life. Apply clinical reasoning to: Determine suitability for the assessment-only pathway. Identify when onward referral to alternative services is required. Maintain clinical integrity by ensuring individuals whose needs exceed the service model are appropriately signposted or referred to relevant services. Work collaboratively with Everyone Active to identify suitable provision for individuals accessing the pathway. Provide short-term enabling support to help individuals access appropriate opportunities, including: Confidence building and behaviour change strategies. Establishing routines and developing self-management approaches. Preparing individuals to engage in community and leisure environments. Connect individuals with appropriate services and opportunities, including: Everyone Active provision. Local physical activity programmes (e.g. PARS and walking groups). Community and voluntary sector services. Wider health and wellbeing support. Support safe and sustainable participation by: Providing guidance to Everyone Active to ensure safe, inclusive and appropriate engagement. Supporting individuals to transition into sustainable, independent participation. Act as a key system connector, developing relationships between: Adult Health and Social Care services. Primary Care and GP practices. Community and voluntary sector organisations. Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and local alliances. Promote inclusive and accessible services by: Supporting the development of inclusive, accessible and trauma-informed environments within leisure and community settings. Providing specialist advice on accessibility and reasonable adjustments. Advising on approaches to supporting individuals with complex needs. Promoting inclusive, person-centred practice across partner organisations. Capture and record outcomes to support service evaluation and impact measurement. Ensure individuals complete appropriate outcome measures where required. Contribute to demonstrating service impact through:Improved health and wellbeing.Increased participation in meaningful activities.Reduced demand on specialist services. Improved health and wellbeing. Increased participation in meaningful activities. Reduced demand on specialist services. Promote the service across Westminster through networking, partnership working and community engagement. Support awareness and understanding of the Occupational Therapy role. Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality records in accordance with professional standards. Participate in audits, data collection and research activities. Contribute to service development and continuous quality improvement. Support reporting requirements and performance monitoring. Build and maintain positive working relationships with Everyone Active, leisure providers and the local authority across the borough. Identify potential funding opportunities and complete funding applications where appropriate. Provide supervision to others where relevant. Maintain HCPC registration and adhere to the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Engage in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice. Utilise Heidi Health to support clinical documentation and note writing. Maintain an up-to-date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio. Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities. Support the upskilling of sports coaches to develop their understanding of the therapeutic value of physical activity. Complete all mandatory training requirements. Remain up to date with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date Outlook calendar. Provide service cover when required. Participate in the employee appraisal process. Clinical & Assessment Responsibilities Deliver holistic Occupational Therapy assessments exploring: Occupational history, identity and routines. Motivation, confidence and readiness for change. Physical, sensory, psychological, social and environmental barriers. Individual strengths, resilience and support networks. Risk and suitability for the assessment pathway. Develop occupational formulations and action plans incorporating: Meaningful, person-centred goals. Practical strategies to enable participation. Recommendations for appropriate environments and activities. Reasonable adjustments to support inclusion. The use of physical activity as both a therapeutic approach and an outcome, linking participation to occupational identity, roles and daily life. Apply clinical reasoning to: Determine suitability for the assessment-only pathway. Identify when onward referral to alternative services is required. Maintain clinical integrity by ensuring individuals whose needs exceed the service model are appropriately signposted or referred to relevant services. Work collaboratively with Everyone Active to identify suitable provision for individuals accessing the pathway. Provide short-term enabling support to help individuals access appropriate opportunities, including: Confidence building and behaviour change strategies. Establishing routines and developing self-management approaches. Preparing individuals to engage in community and leisure environments. Connect individuals with appropriate services and opportunities, including: Everyone Active provision. Local physical activity programmes (e.g. PARS and walking groups). Community and voluntary sector services. Wider health and wellbeing support. Support safe and sustainable participation by: Providing guidance to Everyone Active to ensure safe, inclusive and appropriate engagement. Supporting individuals to transition into sustainable, independent participation. Act as a key system connector, developing relationships between: Adult Health and Social Care services. Primary Care and GP practices. Community and voluntary sector organisations. Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and local alliances. Promote inclusive and accessible services by: Supporting the development of inclusive, accessible and trauma-informed environments within leisure and community settings. Providing specialist advice on accessibility and reasonable adjustments. Advising on approaches to supporting individuals with complex needs. Promoting inclusive, person-centred practice across partner organisations. Capture and record outcomes to support service evaluation and impact measurement. Ensure individuals complete appropriate outcome measures where required. Contribute to demonstrating service impact through:Improved health and wellbeing.Increased participation in meaningful activities.Reduced demand on specialist services. Improved health and wellbeing. Increased participation in meaningful activities. Reduced demand on specialist services. Promote the service across Westminster through networking, partnership working and community engagement. Support awareness and understanding of the Occupational Therapy role. Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality records in accordance with professional standards. Participate in audits, data collection and research activities. Contribute to service development and continuous quality improvement. Support reporting requirements and performance monitoring. Build and maintain positive working relationships with Everyone Active, leisure providers and the local authority across the borough. Identify potential funding opportunities and complete funding applications where appropriate. Provide supervision to others where relevant. Maintain HCPC registration and adhere to the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Engage in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice. Utilise Heidi Health to support clinical documentation and note writing. Maintain an up-to-date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio. Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities. Support the upskilling of sports coaches to develop their understanding of the therapeutic value of physical activity. Complete all mandatory training requirements. Remain up to date with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date Outlook calendar. Provide service cover when required. Participate in the employee appraisal process. Occupational Therapist, degree, or diploma in Occupational Therapy Minimum experience of 1 years as an Occupational Therapist Evidence of continuing CPD Experience working in an assessment led service Focuses on early intervention and prevention Understands navigation, connection and enablement Operates well across different sectors health, social, leisure & voluntary Able to manage a complex caseload Knowledge of safeguarding In depth knowledge of working with people with a disability and long term health conditions. Knowledge of health inequalities locally and nationally Ability to assess clinical situations effectively and use own initiative Ability to communicate with varying stakeholders participants, carers, statutory services, voluntary sector etc. A great communicator and individual that matches our values. Passionate, enthusiastic and innovative! Ability to travel to multiple locations as and when required Ability to work with autonomy & build meaningful relationships with commissioners Occupational Therapist, degree, or diploma in Occupational Therapy Minimum experience of 1 years as an Occupational Therapist Evidence of continuing CPD Experience working in an assessment led service Focuses on early intervention and prevention Understands navigation, connection and enablement Operates well across different sectors health, social, leisure & voluntary Able to manage a complex caseload Knowledge of safeguarding In depth knowledge of working with people with a disability and long term health conditions. Knowledge of health inequalities locally and nationally Ability to assess clinical situations effectively and use own initiative Ability to communicate with varying stakeholders participants, carers, statutory services, voluntary sector etc. A great communicator and individual that matches our values. Passionate, enthusiastic and innovative! Ability to travel to multiple locations as and when required Ability to work with autonomy & build meaningful relationships with commissioners Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Little Venice Sports Centre https://www.sportforconfidence.com/ (Opens in a new tab) Little Venice Sports Centre https://www.sportforconfidence.com/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: jake@sportforconfidence.com £32,100 to £40,800 a year FTE + 15% HCA Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Little Venice Sports Centre Queen Mother Sports Centre 223 Vauxhall Bridge Road Moberly Sports Centre Supporting links (all open in new tabs) Sport for Confidence's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)