Experienced Occupational Therapist

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ADULT SOCIAL CARE

£47,331 - £50,532 (includes £3,000 market supplement)

Hybrid role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU

Closing date: 07/03/2025 at 23:59*

*Please apply ASAP as we may interview shortlistable candidates before the closing date

Join us to help to build a fairer Newham

We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for occupational therapy practise to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the residents that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for our residents, their families and carers to live, learn and thrive. 

We are building a fairer Newham through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our Well Newham Approach practice model; which centres on Strengths Based and Outcomes Focused working. 

In Newham, we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work /life balance through a hybrid working offer.  When you are not visiting residents, their families and carers we have a modern office space for you when you are on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered and a clinical, strengths based supervision policy to support you to do your best work.

About the job 

Supporting independence, building resilience and better connecting people with communities, activities and opportunities really matters to us.  We work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote greater independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time.  Occupational Therapists will work collaboratively with residents, families, and care providers, along with voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to ensure individuals’ needs are met. 

As an Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist you will hold your own caseload and work in partnership with people living in the community across Newham. You will undertake a holistic and proportionate functional assessments to identify person-centred outcomes. You will complete (as required) assisting and moving risk assessment and plans, bed sides risk assessments, MCA, make recommendations as necessary for bespoke IAG , equipment, minor and major adaptations. You will receive professional supervision from an OT manager.  Monthly CPD/reflective learning sessions with an OT lead are held.
 

About you

You will need:

• A recognised occupational therapy qualification and be registered with The Health and Care Professions Council
• To ensure practice is consistent with The Royal College of Occupational Therapists' Professional standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics, and the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge and experience of relevant social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Disabled Facilities Grant legislation
• To be a confident team member with good decision-making skills along with excellent clinical justification skills 
• The ability to work successfully with partners and other agencies

Why work with us 

We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise occupational therapy.

• A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.
• We focus on reaching excellence.
• We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as residents are supported.
• Social Care Academy to enhance learning and development
• Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers are permanent staff
• A competitive package for occupational therapists of up to £55,574 (includes market supplement).
• Oyster card/parking permit for business use.
• Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).
• Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, 
• Local Authority pension.
• Fleet car – electric vehicle lease scheme
• If you have any queries regarding this role please contact Sarah.Forshaw@newham.gov.uk or Sally.Joseph@newham.gov.uk

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TO APPLY

To apply please submit your CV through our online recruitment portal 

Our occupational therapy roles are CV only application to make things easier for you; but please ensure your CV is up to date and lists relevant experience in line with the service you’re applying for. 

Closing date: 07/03/2025 at 23:59*

*Please apply ASAP as we may shortlist and interview candidates before this closing date*

Interviews: ASAP 

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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