Occupational Therapist – Adult Services

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Hackney Occupational Therapy and Sensory Service. 

Why come to Hackney?

We know that staff are key to our success and we are seeking an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about social care and has ambition, creativity and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney. If you are an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who has experience of working in a social care setting  and can help us drive forward our vision of a dynamic, outcome-based organisation using digital innovation and partnership working, then we want to hear from you. 

Our Service

We go the extra mile for our residents, supporting them to achieve their full potential to fulfil their aspirations. We have a strong commitment of integrated working across health and social care through our alignment with the neighbourhoods which has given us opportunities to work closer with social workers, health professionals, care navigators and local assets to achieve the very best holistic outcomes for our residents. 

Role Purpose

This is a dynamic and challenging role, which puts the customer at the heart of service delivery, providing excellent occupational therapy interventions, which promotes independence in all daily living activities with an ethos of co-production to give choice and control to our residents. 

Key Responsibilities

You will carry a caseload and undertake assessments with a strengths-based approach and make recommendations for a range of interventions including but not exclusively; educative techniques, equipment, adaptations, moving and handling and Tech Enabled Living solutions. You will participate on the duty rota, assisting in triaging referrals and carrying out urgent visits. 

Learning

We offer a working environment that is stimulating, fast-moving and supportive. With a strong emphasis on reflective practice, regular supervision, training and CPD opportunities, you will have opportunities to use and develop your skills in a vibrant learning organisation. You will commit to your own ongoing Continual Professional Development.  

Diversity

The council is proud to be part of the borough’s vibrant and ethnically diverse community. We have a strong history of campaigning on equality and promoting inclusivity. We are passionate about diversity and want our workforce to reflect our community and encourage all those with the essential criteria to apply for Hackney.

Essential Criteria

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.

This role requires you to be a qualified Occupational Therapist and must be registered with HCPC England. 

If you are an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with excellent assessment, analytical, and reflective skills, dedicated to improving practice, and are ready to be part of our exciting journey then we want to hear from you.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 15 October 2024 (22.59)

Interview date: TBC

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk