The Role
Are you passionate about empowering individuals to live independently and with dignity in their community?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
We are seeking a dedicated Principal Occupational Therapist who is eager to lead with strategic vision and a passion for preventative care.
About the role:
This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of adult social care services and support individuals in living the life they choose. If you're driven by a commitment to excellence and a desire to empower others, we want you on our team.
Join us in this transformative role that goes beyond the traditional scope of therapy. As our Principal Occupational Therapist, you will be the cornerstone of our strategic approach to preventative care in adult social care services. Your leadership will not only shape the lives of those you directly support but also influence the broader integrated care system. If you are ready to take on a role that challenges, fulfills, and makes a real difference, apply now and lead the change with us.
About you:
For this role, you will need:
- To be a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist and a member of the RCOT.
- An understanding of adult social care in a wide range of community and hospital settings.
- To be conversant with equipment, aids, and adaptations.
- The ability to work effectively with partners and maintain strong relationships.
For more information, please see Job Description and Person specification located at the bottom of the advert.
Contact details:
If you are interested in an informal discussion about the position, please reach out to Karen Crane (Service Manager) via email at Karen.Crane@southwark.gov.uk
Benefits and more information:
This post also attracts an additional JNC financial benefits package of £2,724 per annum (pro-rata, April-March).
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Additional details:
This post is full time, 36 hours per week.
Recruitment timetable:
Advert Closing Date: 11.59pm on the Sunday 11th August 2024
Shortlisting date/s: week commencing 12th August 2024
Interview date/s: Friday 16th August 2024
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 initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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
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