Location
Tooley Street, Southwark

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£53,319 per annum

About the Role
Do you see yourself making a real difference in the lives of adults living with mental health challenges? Can you use your occupational therapy expertise to promote independence and wellbeing in your local community? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! Our Adult Social Care Mental Health Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Southwark Adult Social Care’s Mental Health Occupational Therapy Service. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care.

In this role, you will:
- Deliver individualised, goal-oriented interventions that promote health, wellbeing, and independence.
- Use MOHO and other evidence-based assessment tools to assess and support adults with mental health needs.
- Work predominantly in the community, helping clients function more effectively in their home environments and local communities.
- Hold an Occupational Therapy–specific caseload and collaborate on service user workshops with other OTs.
- Receive dedicated time and support to engage in specialist training and continuous professional development.

Our Adult Social Care Mental Health Service is a dynamic, multidisciplinary team made up of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners, and Business Support colleagues. We work in partnership with South London and Maudsley NHS Trust (SLaM) and other local agencies to deliver high-quality, strengths-based, person-centred support. Our culture is inclusive, supportive, and focused on professional development.

You’ll be joining a team that:
- Values collaboration, diversity, and shared learning.
- Promotes independence and empowers residents to have choice and control over their care.
- Has a strong record of supporting colleagues’ career progression and wellbeing.

This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level.

Experience
Experience or strong interest in working with adults with mental health needs. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.

About you
Passionate about occupational therapy and promoting independence and inclusion. Creative, compassionate, and committed to evidence-based practice. Dedicated to reflective practice, continuous learning, and professional growth. We welcome candidates with living or lived experience as a service user or carer.

Qualifications
A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).