SWRK 3165 - G3 Occupational Therapist (607308) - 3165-431000929

South Lanarkshire Council; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in East Kilbride is looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide community-based therapy services for individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate will promote functional independence and ease the caregiving situation in accordance with legislative responsibilities and departmental policies. The role offers a salary range of £46,005 - £46,991 per year and includes generous benefits such as up to 33 days of annual leave. Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Flexible working policies

Occupational sick pay

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering community-based occupational therapy services.
• Ability to promote functional independence for people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of legislative responsibilities and departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services for individuals with disabilities.
• Assist in promoting independence and ease the caregiving situation.
• Collaborate with community planning partners and other organizations.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: 11 DECEMBER 2025 AT 11:55PM

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £46,005 - £46,991 per year

Vacancy: 2ents

View the Occupational Therapist job profile: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/18064/swrk_-_occupat…

South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action which is designed to improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire.

The aim of Social Work Resources is to promote social welfare and provide effective care and support to meet the needs of vulnerable people in South Lanarkshire.

In partnership with community planning partners, voluntary and independent provider organisations, we offer a range of services designed to enable, support, improve and protect the health and social care of people our services.

You will work within the physical disabilities team in Adult and Older people.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to provide a community based occupational service on behalf of Social Work Resources, South Lanarkshire Council for people with disabilities, aiming to promote, restore or maintain functional independence and to ease the caring situation in line with occupational therapy principles, legislative responsibilities and departmental policies.

Application Process

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Please study the Job Profile and provide examples of your work, or other activities which demonstrate your ability or aptitude to undertake the duties of the post, please include any other information that you feel is relevant to your application e.g. personal qualities, achievements at work, non-work related or voluntary work experience.

Please provide an example about a time that you solved a problem as part of a team? What role did you play?

Please provide evidence of how you would focus on the daily requirements of meeting service users' needs against a backdrop of compelling demands.

Are you someone who can adapt to different work environments? Can you give an example of this in practice?

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Please apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme


• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.


• Up to 33 days annual leave


• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)


• Occupational sick pay


• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.


• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.


• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)