Occupatinal Therapist

London Borough of Tower Hamlets; City Of London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Allowance - zone 2 to 3

Job summary

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist to join the North West Locality Adult Social Care team on a permanent basis. You will work with adults and carers to assess needs and plan services, including reablement, equipment, and adaptations, with strong clinical reasoning and reflective supervision.

We offer a competitive salary (£47,367 to £59,394), 35 hours per week, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive, diverse local

Qualifications

• OT qualification required and HCPC registration.
• DBS check satisfactory to the council.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adults with complex needs with sound clinical reasoning.
• Ensure maintenance of professional standards in line with HCPC and local Tower Hamlets requirements.
• Possibly supervise or mentor junior staff and students.

Education

Occupational Therapy (OT) qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

About The Role

Directorate: Health,Adults and Community

Division: AdultsSocial Care Services

Section: North West Locality

Team: NorthWest Locality

Grade: I to K £47,367 to £59,394

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of Posts: 1

Hours per week: 35

Benefits and Allowances

Travel Allowance - zone 2 to 3

Role Purpose

Tower Hamlets has been welcoming people to live, learn and work in itsvibrant and historic eight square miles for centuries. We are one of the UK's most culturallydiverse areas and the borough is nationally regarded as a beacon for communitycohesion.

We have recently restructured to a Locality Model to provide excellentservices to our most vulnerable residents.

We presently have exciting opportunityin North West Locality, Adult Social Care team. iwe are looking for dynamicOccupational Therapists to join the teams.

You will work principally withadults and their carers/families. You will be required to work creatively toidentify needs and make arrangements for supporting delivery of a range ofoutcomes including reablement, equipment, specialist advice and information,moving and handling, adaptations and care and support planning.

If you are an HCPC registeredOccupational Therapist with sound assessment, analytical and reflective skills,dedicated to improving practice and have experience in delivery a range ofcommunity based Occupational Therapy Services then we want to hear from you.

We foster a supportive, strengthsbased environment with a strong emphasis on reflective supervision, trainingand CPD opportunities.

Followinga Job Description review and upgrade we offer a very competitive salary.

It isan exciting time to join us.

Key Responsibilities

You will independently manage acaseload of people with a range of complex needs using analytical and communication skills with robust clinical reasoning to determine their supportneeds.

You must take responsibility forthe maintenance of your professional standards in line with the HCPC, COT andlocal Tower Hamlets standards. This post offers the opportunity for you to supervise or mentor junior staff and students. We offer a wealth of learning and development opportunities to support your CPD.

For full details of your keyresponsibilities please see the job description and person specification.

Requirements

• To apply for these positions youmust have an Occupational Therapy (OT) qualification and preferably withexperience of working in a community based setting.
• HCPC registration
• A DBS certificate which is satisfactory to Tower Hamlets Council will be a condition of your appointment

Additional Information

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 andas such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and BarringService (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers makesafer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working withvulnerable groups, including children.

TowerHamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfareof children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff andvolunteers to share this commitment.

If you have any questions relatedto the positions, please email: [email protected]

Application Details

This post is open to the following types of applicants: Internal/ External/ Agency

About Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London - a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people's lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace - it's a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values - Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect - we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you'll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London's most important and vibrant places. If you're looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.