Location
LBW - Town Hall Extension seventh floor, London

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
£43,434 to £52,632 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a registered Occupational Therapist who shares our values and commitment to improving the lives of our residents to join our Occupational Therapy Service as a Senior Occupational Therapist. This permanent role involves working with older people or younger adults with physical disabilities and supports hybrid working, including in-person community assessments.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in learning and innovation, a commitment to strength-based practice, and experience managing complex cases. Responsibilities include assessing function, care and support needs, and providing equipment. You will take a strength-based approach and have experience with complex Moving and Handling, as well as awareness of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) process, including minor and major adaptations recommendations.

In this role, you will provide operational and motivational leadership, supervise and manage staff, offer guidance and expert advice to Occupational Therapy and social care teams, and hold a small caseload of complex cases.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to inclusive recruitment practices, promoting equality and diversity, and valuing the contributions of employees from diverse backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and offer a wide range of benefits including 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan.

Experience
- Qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration
- Significant post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care or a statutory health setting
- Experience of complex assessments, moving and handling, specialist equipment, and major adaptations/DFGs
- Experience supervising staff and managing complex cases
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act

About you
- Commitment to strengths-based practice and delivering positive outcomes for residents
- Keen interest in learning, innovation, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications
- Qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration