SWRK 3285 - G3 Occupational Therapist (605630) - 3285-433300770

South Lanarkshire; Lanark; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their Home Assessment Team in Clydesdale. This role focuses on supporting residents to live independently through integrated community practices. The successful candidate will utilize their clinical skills and work within a multi-disciplinary team, delivering assessments and care plans for complex needs. Required qualifications include a diploma in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health Professions Council. Competitive benefits and supportive working environment acknowledged.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working policies

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Hold a Diploma from the College of Occupational Therapists, a BSc or higher degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Have obtained Registration with the Health Professions Council.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy principles within community practice.
• Conduct comprehensive specialist assessments in community settings.
• Formulate and coordinate care plans for complex disability issues.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services.
• Perform specialist functional assessments to meet department needs.

Skills

Occupational therapy principles

Communication skills

Client assessment

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy

Registration with Health Professions Council

Job description

Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via Me tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 28 December 2025 at 11:55 PM.

Location: Clydesdale Locality
Hours: 35 hours per week, fixed term for 12 months
Salary / Hourly Rate:

Overview

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join this supportive and forward‑thinking multi‑professional, multi‑agency team within Clydesdale as an Occupational Therapist. The Home Assessment Team model delivers on the national priority agenda of Discharge Without Delay through truly integrated working between Local Authority, Health and Third Sector. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop and utilise clinical and rehabilitation skills to support the people of Clydesdale to live at home as independently as possible and achieve the goals that really matter to them in a way that puts the person at the centre of their treatment and decisions about their lives. Supportive supervision and CPD structures are embedded in the practice of the team and this post offers the opportunity to develop and utilise leadership skills whilst having a real impact on future service delivery in the area.

Key Responsibilities

• To implement occupational therapy principles within the auspices of community practice, maintaining high standards of professional practice and provision.
• To undertake, in conjunction with clients and/or their advocate, comprehensive specialist assessments within the community setting.
• To formulate and co‑ordinate care plans on complex disability‑related issues, in accordance with community care procedures.
• To provide direct occupational therapy service intervention in efforts to address identified areas of assessed need.
• To undertake specialist functional or environmental related assessments – complementing departmental operational and strategic functions.

Qualifications

• Hold a Diploma from the College of Occupational Therapists, a BSc or higher degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Have obtained Registration with the Health Professions Council.

Application Process

• 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, including 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.
• This role involves working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. Please provide detail of a time when you worked as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to complete a task.
  • Describe the situation
  • Who was involved
  • What role you played.
  • Describe the outcomes
• South Lanarkshire Council are committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Please describe how you would ascertain and manage client expectations, while still delivering excellent customer service.
• Provide an example of a situation where you identified risks for an individual service user.
• Describe what concerned you and why.
• Describe what your actions were and what the overall outcome was for the service user.
• Describe a role where you have used your communication and interpersonal skills to achieve success in a task.
• If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.
• Please Apply online – all correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post is considered Regulated Work with 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. An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK 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.

Equality, Disability and Armed Forces

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 if they 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)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.