Occupational Therapist

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Occupational Therapist- Adult Social Care Ref:

Career Graded PO2- PO3: £43,542 pa rising in annual increments to £49,638 pa inc LW.

Welcome payment of £1000 and a Market Supplement of £1000 per annum.

Occupational Therapist - Permanent x 4

Full time and Permanent, Job Share arrangements considered

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

We are recruiting Occupational Therapists for our Locality, Home Improvement and 0-25 Disabilities Team.

If you are enthusiastic, professional and hardworking, we want to hear from you.  

This is a very exciting time to join Lambeth as occupational therapy is undergoing a programme of transformative change to meet the ambitious goals of our borough plan and support the integration of health and social care.

If you are enthusiastic, professional, and hardworking, we want to hear from you.

About the Role:

-     In the Locality Teams, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including social workers, occupational therapists, and trusted assessors to complete comprehensive assessments to enable independence and where required, moving & handling assessments for older people and adults with physical disabilities who have difficulties managing activities of daily living in their homes. 

-     In the Home Improvement Team, you will work alongside other Occupational Therapists, Case Workers and Surveyors to complete comprehensive assessments primarily for home adaptations.

-     In the 0-25 Disabilities team you will work alongside other Occupational Therapists and an Occupational Therapy Assistant to complete comprehensive assessments for children and young adults with disabilities regarding specialist home equipment and home adaptations.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

-     HCPC registered.

-     Able to complete person centred and proportionate OT assessments. 

-     Familiar with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids. 

-     Experienced in recommending minor and major adaptations.  

-     Aware of legislation underpinning practice.

We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stephen Risness at srisness@lambeth.gov.uk.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 16 February 2025.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

·       Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.

·       Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.

·       Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

·       Hybrid Working.

·       Employee Assistance Programme.

·       Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.

·       Discounts at local restaurants.

·       Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.

·       Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.

·       Cycle to Work Scheme.

·       Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.

·       Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.