Community Occupational Therapist (3 Posts) (Various Locations) - REQ03908

North Lanarkshire Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking Occupational Therapists for their Integrated Rehabilitation Teams. The role involves promoting independent living, conducting assessments, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. A supportive work environment with professional development opportunities is offered.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Health and wellbeing support

Access to learning academy

Financial benefits

Family support

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council is required.
• Experience in care planning and managing caseloads in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to promote independent living and develop statutory plans.
• Liaise with stakeholders and undertake assessments for individuals.
• Provide relevant advice and interventions for health issues.

Skills

Care planning

Multi-disciplinary working

Knowledge of medical conditions

Understanding of the social model of disability

Professionalism

Anti-discriminatory practice

Education

BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Location: Various Locations Throughout North Lanarkshire, ML1 1AB

Salary: £43,648 - £45,696 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

North Lanarkshire Council, one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is committed to delivering quality Social Work services that prioritize community well-being.

We are recruiting Occupational Therapists to join our Integrated Rehabilitation Teams (IRT) in North Lanarkshire. These teams include Occupational Therapists employed by NHS Lanarkshire or North Lanarkshire Council (NLC), Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Senior Healthcare Support Workers, and Occupational Therapy Assistants (NLC). The teams collaborate with other services to support residents in achieving independence and living safely and healthily in the community.

Successful applicants will lead efforts to promote independent living, develop and implement statutory plans, liaise with various stakeholders, and undertake assessments for individuals with health issues, disabilities, or aging needs, providing relevant advice and interventions.

Essential qualifications include a BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Experience in care planning, managing caseloads in diverse settings, and multi-disciplinary working are also required. Knowledge of medical conditions, understanding of the social model of disability, professionalism, and anti-discriminatory practice are essential.

You must become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member before starting.

We offer a positive working environment with opportunities for professional development, including access to senior practitioner status, training, and support for your transition into the role.

Positions are based in:

• Bellshill
• Coatbridge
• Cumbernauld

Working at North Lanarkshire Council

Our benefits include 27 days annual leave, 6 public holidays, health and wellbeing support, financial benefits, family support, and access to our learning academy, LearnNL, to help you develop your career.

*Casual/sessional roles receive 12.1% of hourly rate for each hour worked, covering annual leave and public holidays. Payment is only for hours worked.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, offering guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, and support service personnel, veterans, and their families through guaranteed interviews and our Armed Forces Community Covenant.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise, ensuring care-experienced individuals have guaranteed interview opportunities if they meet the job criteria.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire aims to make it a place to live, learn, work, invest, and visit. We endorse the principles of Fair Work, promoting effective voice, fulfillment, opportunity, respect, and security in employment.

Alternative application packs can be requested in formats such as Large Print, Braille, and Audio by calling 01698 403151. Easy Read documents explaining the application process are available at Easy Read – My NL.

***PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. ONLY SUBMITTED APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE CONSIDERED. CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE disregarded.***

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