Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Join our supportive team in a exciting new role, where you will be able to make a difference and enhance people's independence and wellbeing using your Occupational Therapy skills. If you have experience and knowledge working in occupational therapy in adult social care, are a skilled communicator and confident in your decision making, then we want to hear from you.
What’s the role?
As part of the duty OT team, you will help Lewisham citizens have timely access to information, OT advice and assessment to promote independence and wellbeing. You will be screening OT referrals, completing OT focused telephone assessments, providing advice and information, ordering minor equipment and adaptations where appropriate.
This important role will help the OT team ensure referrals to the team are Care Act eligible and is a vital part of our prevention focus in adult social care OT.
This role is part time, 17.5 hours per week. Hybrid based role.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
What we’re looking for
An OT who uses a strength-based approach in screening and telephone assessments, you will be able to promote citizens independence and well being. You will be experienced in conducting telephone assessments and screening of OT referrals in adult social care. You will have knowledge and experience of equipment provision, minor and major adaptations. You will be able to signpost to other services where appropriate and provide citizens with OT focused information and advice where required.
Location
Hybrid based role.
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Rebecca Mulligan at rebecca.mulligan@lewisham.gov.uk
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£45,852 -£47,925 per annum pro rata (OT / SCP 31-33)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.
