About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
The Role
As an experienced Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional Telecare service to the community. You will conduct thorough assessments to identify creative technology solutions, including Southwark's new digital Telecare systems, hearing impairment equipment, and other assistive technologies. These solutions will enable our service users to maintain their independence, live with dignity, and have greater control over their lives.
You will manage a variety of responsibilities, from conducting community assessments to supporting carers. A vital part of your role will also involve participating in the duty process, handling referrals, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for our residents.
This is a unique opportunity to not only apply your existing expertise but to also expand your knowledge in a field that’s rapidly evolving. As part of a forward-thinking team, you will be at the forefront of innovative care, with opportunities to grow your skills, particularly in technology solutions for individuals with hearing impairments.
Additional details
This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
About You
We are looking for a passionate and driven Occupational Therapist who is eager to make a difference through the power of technology. You should be:
- HCPC registered with a UK-recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Experienced in working with people with disabilities in community settings.
- Adept at working in multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with multiple agencies to deliver holistic care.
- Enthusiastic about Technology Enabled Care and committed to finding creative solutions that empower individuals in their daily lives.
- Keen to develop your expertise, particularly in the use of technology for hearing impairments, and contribute to the growth of our Telecare service.
If you are passionate about transforming lives through innovative care solutions, we would love to hear from you!
Closing date: 01/12/2024
Interview date: 10/12/2024
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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