Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for an Occupational Therapist to work in the Assessment and Intake Team. Based at modern offices on Queens Road in Peckham, London. Full-time, permanent role with a salary range of £40,503 - £47,736 per year. Applications closed on 31 January 2023.
About the Role
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to work in [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Assessment and Intake Team. Based at our modern offices on Queens Road in lively Peckham. Covering the whole of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], this role offers the opportunity to play an integral part in enabling our residents to maximise their independence and empower them to achieve their goals.
Assessment and Intake is a team of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Assistant Practitioners and is part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Older People and Physical Disabilities service. We carry out strengths based intervention that focuses on maximising our resident's independence and empowers them to achieve their goals.
Benefits and Development
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is proud of its training offer. For Occupational Therapists, we have recently held sessions on OT and the Law, Mental Capacity Act for OTs, regular moving and handling refreshers, as well as adaptations training from a specialist provider. OTs may also have the opportunity to attend conferences and other events in line with their learning and development goals. The full list of benefits can be seen on our recruitment site: https://www.southwarkadultsocialcarejobs.co.uk/benefits/. This post attracts an additional one-off recruitment and retention payment of £2,300.
About You
To apply, you’ll need a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent qualification, with current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. You will work in an autonomous way and will hold a varied caseload. It is beneficial if you are experienced in risk assessment, have an awareness of minor and major adaptations, such as level access showers and stairlifts. You should be familiar with the provision of simple and complex equipment, including moving and handling equipment, such as hoists, slings and standing aids or be willing to learn and develop these skills. As you develop within the role, there will be opportunity for you to develop your leadership and management skills through supervision of unqualified staff and by supporting students as a practice placement educator. You should have up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, challenges and developments within OT and social care and should possess high quality written and verbal skills. Ideally you should have experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and with multiple agencies to facilitate holistic assessment and be able to work collaboratively to support people to achieve their goals and maximise independence.
Recruitment Timetable
Applications close on 31/1/2023. Interviews to be held on 9/2/2023.
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Job Details
- Reference number: SC05421
- Date posted: 17/01/2023
- Closing date: 31/01/2023
- Location: London
- Schedule: Full-time
- Salary Range (Full time equivalent): £40,503 - £47,736
- Contract Type: Permanent