Senior Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care

Richmond and Wandsworth Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their Enablement Team in London. This hybrid role focuses on promoting independence for adults, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience in multi-disciplinary settings, with a commitment to high standards of practice.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Must have current registration with the HCPC.
• Experience in a similar role required.
• Strong understanding of legislation impacting Adult Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Occupational Therapists and manage cases.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with care agencies and support residents' independence.

Skills

Experience of achieving positive outcomes for adults

Multi-disciplinary working

Knowledge of social care legislation

Occupational Therapy methods

Education

Relevant professional qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist - Enablement Team

£46,206 - £55,992

Permanent

Full Time

Wandsworth/St Georges Hospital

Hybrid working - office based and home working

Are you an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist?

Opportunities have arisen for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join Richmond and Wandsworth Councils enablement service. We aim to promote independence for the residents, to improve health and overall wellbeing.The enablement team offers short term 6 weeks care receiving referrals from the community, social work teams and hospitals.We are a creative, dynamic and supportive team and are looking for Occupational Therapists who are committed to the same high standards of practice.

About the role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will be required to:

• Supervise Occupational Therapists within the team including attending joint visits.You will need to allocate cases to the team and take on management responsibilities for junior members of the team. You will not be case holding within this role.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings with key stakeholders to coordinate care around complex health and care needs.
• Collaborate with care agencies work in partnership with residents, their families, and carers to enable them to identify their strengths, maximise their functional independence and well-being, cope with change, attain outcomes they want and need and understand and manage risk in activities of daily living.
• Have extensive knowledge to support the team to prescribe, order or recommend specialist disability equipment, minor adaptations, and standard wheelchairs. To support adults and their carers in the safe installation, maintenance, and use of equipment.

The occupational therapist will work standard 36 hours Monday to Friday. There will be the voluntary option to work additional hours over the weekend with over time allowance.This is a hybrid working role, you will be expected to work from Wandsworth Council offices when you are completing visits. You will also be working from home and managing your workload according to priorities.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Adults Services offers a strong learning and development offer.We are dedicated to delivering strong support for our staff offering robust supervision, CPD and supporting you in your role and professional development.For further information relating to Adult Social Care at Richmond and Wandsworth Councils please visit Find your social care career | Richmond Adult Social Care .

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A relevant professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the HCPC.
• Experience of achieving positive outcomes for adults and the community through multi-disciplinary and partnership working.
• knowledge of relevant social care and health legislation and government guidance and developments impacting on Adult Social Care and Health services.
• sound knowledge of Occupational Therapy methods, practices and models and their application in a range of settings.

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025

Shortlisting Date: 28 - 29 August 2025

Interview Date:w/c 1st September 2025

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Lara Davidson, Assistant Service Manager on [e-mail]

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.