Occupational Therapist

Directorate:          Health, Adults and Community

Division:               Adults Social Care Services

Section:                North West Locality

Team:                   North West 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 its vibrant and historic eight square miles for centuries.  We are one of the UK’s most culturally diverse areas and the borough is nationally regarded as a beacon for community cohesion.

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

We presently have exciting opportunity in North West Locality, Adult Social Care team. iwe are looking for dynamic Occupational Therapists to join the teams.

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

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

We foster a supportive, strengths based environment with a strong emphasis on reflective supervision, training and CPD opportunities.

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

It is an exciting time to join us.

Key Responsibilities

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

You must take responsibility for the maintenance of your professional standards in line with the HCPC, COT and local 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 key responsibilities please see the job description and person specification

  Requirements

To apply for these positions you must have an Occupational Therapy (OT) qualification and preferably with experience 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 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.

Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

Application Details

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

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.