Occupational Therapist (adult Social Care & Health) RBKC619113

Job Summary:

Salary range: £41,967 - £50,088 per annum
Work location: London
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Temporary up to 12 months
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing date: 27th November 2024

About Us:

Be part of a team that cares about residents and cares about you

In Kensington and Chelsea, we support people's independence and wellbeing, and work hard to enable them to live in the community with dignity, choice and control. Our Community Independence Service (CIS) is a multidisciplinary reablement team including social workers, occupational therapists and independent living assessors who work together to support adults with complex health and social care needs. We provide short-term reablement support for people discharged from hospital, or recovering from illness or injury, to help them develop the confidence and skills required to remain independent at home.

The Role:

At Kensington & Chelsea, we don't just talk about person-centred care, we deliver it. Our Occupational Therapists' have everything they need to provide a service they're proud of. That means rapid access to the expertise of other professionals to help you deal with the specific needs of diverse individuals across the borough. We'll look to you to assess people's capabilities, using a variety of approaches, and to help them find the motivation and support to progress through a reablement programme. You'll also guide and mentor colleagues, including Independent Living Assessors, and promote a culture of learning. At every step you'll have the full support of our close-knit community team.

Please refer to the
Job Description for more information.

About You:

We are looking for a qualified and registered Occupational Therapist, ideally with a community-based background, you'll have significant experience of carrying out OT assessments for disabled people and their carers. As you'll be dealing with people who have new diagnoses or injuries, you'll need to be sensitive and empathic. At the same, you'll need well-developed powers of persuasion, as success in this role depends on finding out what motivates our residents and then making sure progress is achieved. Expect a high level of moving and handling work, for which you will need relevant and recent experience. You'll also need to be comfortable working with electronic case management systems and completing Care Act 2014 assessments.

In return, you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. CV's will not be considered for this role.

Application process

Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.

You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.

Additional information:

The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We make sure all our staff are vetted to a high standard by conducting pre-employment checks to assess and assure the trustworthiness, integrity, and ability of prospective employees. This includes validating identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications (where applicable), work history (including the investigation of gaps) and referencing. They may also involve criminal record checks (UK and overseas).

We promote equality, welcome diverse applicants, and ensure inclusivity in our recruitment and selection process.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Information about the safeguarding of children and support for families: rbkc.gov.uk/children-and-education/safeguarding-children

Information about protecting and safeguarding yourself and others from abuse and neglect: rbkc.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults

We do not accept speculative CVs.

If you have any queries, please contact: recruitmentrbkc.gov.uk

We are looking for a qualified and registered Occupational Therapist, ideally with a community-based background, you'll have significant experience of carrying out OT assessments for disabled people and their carers. As you'll be dealing with people who have new diagnoses or injuries, you'll need to be sensitive and empathic. At the same, you'll need well-developed powers of persuasion, as success in this role depends on finding out what motivates our residents and then making sure progress is achieved. Expect a high level of moving and handling work, for which you will need relevant and recent experience. You'll also need to be comfortable working with electronic case management systems and completing Care Act 2014 assessments.

Be part of a team that cares about residents and cares about you

In Kensington and Chelsea, we support people's independence and wellbeing, and work hard to enable them to live in the community with dignity, choice and control. Our Community Independence Service (CIS) is a multidisciplinary reablement team including social workers, occupational therapists and independent living assessors who work together to support adults with complex health and social care needs. We provide short-term reablement support for people discharged from hospital, or recovering from illness or injury, to help them develop the confidence and skills required to remain independent at home.

In return, you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.