Occupational Therapy Practitioner, 37hpw x 2 Posts

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in South Tyneside is seeking highly motivated Occupational Therapy Practitioners for two posts (one permanent, one fixed-term). The role involves supporting adults to remain independent and connecting them to their community. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, employing a strengths-based approach to care. An excellent benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Fully committed to supporting adults with care and support needs.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to utilize a range of interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support people to remain independent at home.
• Connect people to their community, family, and friends.
• Assist in preventing and reducing need for care.

Skills

Strengths-based approach

Reablement

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Job description

Occupational Therapy Practitioner, 37hpw × 2 Posts

Post A: Permanent, 37 hpw

Post B: Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months, 37 hpw

£28,598 pa to £39,152 pa Career Grade (Bar at £31,537)

We are part of the Home First Team – Occupational Therapy, South Tyneside. South Tyneside is a fantastic place to be with passionate people, who really care about each other; great partnership working as part of our South Tyneside Alliance; some amazing services and a real sense of community spirit.

Adult Social Care in South Tyneside has been highly commended in the Skills for Care Accolades awards 2020 for the most effective collaborative approach to integrated new models of care category, and a finalist in the national Social Work Awards and the LGC Awards. We continue to develop and flourish as part of our exciting journey of change.

Connecting people to their community, family and friends is a key occupational aspect of our work. We are therefore looking for a highly motivated Occupational Therapy Practitioner who is fully committed to supporting people with care and support needs to realise their full potential.

You will be joining an integrated multi‑disciplinary team which utilises Let’s Talk Together – our strengths‑based approach – and as such you will be expected to employ a broad range of interventions such as reablement, major and minor adaptations, equipment and other solutions to support people to remain independent at home.

South Tyneside Council is committed to partnership working and we are keen to lead the way in terms of innovation and new ways of working that are person‑centred and enables residents to access the right support at the right time with a focus on preventing and reducing need.

If you are committed to adults having choice and control over their support, maximising opportunities for independence and well‑being and working in partnership, then this is the job for you.

Contact

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Alison Docchar, Team Manager on 07484030144 or [e-mail]

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here – www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

References

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks.

For those posts where there is a requirement to either work in or enter a Care Quality Commission Regulated Care Home (CQC) it would be preferred but optional, that you have been fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 (unless medical exempt) as a condition of employment.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, 5 December 2025

Interviews for this post are to take place on 5 January 2026

Previous Applicants need not apply