Occupational Therapist - Short Term Assessment and Reablement

Occupational Therapist - Short Term Assessment and Reablement

Employer: Sutton Council

Location(s): Sutton

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Length of Employment / Contract End Date: 2 year contract

Working Hours: Full Time

Grade: 8

Salary Range: £40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)

Salary Basis: Per annum

Leave Entitlement: 28 days

Application Deadline: 28/05/2025, 23:55

About the Role and our Ideal Candidate:

Join Adult Social Care as an Occupational Therapist and receive a Welcome Bonus and Retention Bonus ( subject to pay scale). With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the London Borough of Sutton, as part of a significant transformation journey. Our goal is to empower people to live as independently as possible, and we are looking for individuals with specialist skills to help us achieve this mission. This opportunity is available on a 2 year fixed term contract.

Occupational Therapists within the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) are responsible for:

• Screening and prioritising Reablement occupational therapy referrals. You will work with people to achieve their goals for up to 6 weeks, supporting them to regain their independence, and prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing support.
• Delivering robust Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to meet the needs of our residents and their carers. Interventions will include equipment provision, minor adaptations, making recommendations for major adaptations and working closely with residents and their formal and informal carers to implement optimal moving and handling practices.
• Work closely with colleagues in the Sutton Health and Care NHS teams and the Hospital Pathway Team. You will provide guidance and supervision to Enabling Independence Officers in Reablement, who complete work as Trusted Assessors.

Your role will be vital in helping individuals access the support they need to enhance their quality of life and well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference, have strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and can show empathy and sensitivity towards individuals facing difficult circumstances, we want to hear from you.

About You:

• Degree or an equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy, registered with HCPC
• Experience of Occupational Therapy (minimum 2 years) including complex moving and handling
• Experience of working with Adults and/or Children Social Care services, within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and safeguarding vulnerable adults and children in social care.

Application Process:

Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.