Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist
Salary:
Fully Qualified: £44,579 - £50,706 (dependent on experience)
Newly Qualified: £40,911 (after successful completion of the 12 month preceptorship, you will progress to the bottom of Level 4 Zone 1)
Grade: Level 4 Zone 1
Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG with remote working arrangements available
Contract Type: x3 Permanent and x1 Fixed Term/Secondment – 18 months
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Closing Date: Sunday 18^th May 2025; 23:59
Join us
Camden is continually evolving to be a place where everyone can thrive with our energies focused on radical social change and having important conversations to ensure that nobody gets left behind. This is an opportunity to join a thriving & dynamic service with a CARE QUALITY COMMISSION (CQC) rating of OUTSTANDING – the first local authority in the country to receive the top rating!
As an Occupational Therapist, you will be part of our efforts to make a positive and meaningful impact in the lives of Camden residents.
What You’ll Be Doing
We are looking for Occupational Therapists who are keen, enthusiastic and passionate about social care. Professionals who have the drive and determination to work beyond existing boundaries and traditional support solutions.
This is a dynamic role, which puts the person at the heart of service delivery, providing excellent occupational therapy interventions, which promote independence, choice and control.
You will be expected to provide OT interventions including but not exclusively; educative techniques, equipment, adaptations, moving & handling intervention, and telecare.
You will have the opportunity to join our experienced friendly integrated services, compromising of a large network of professionals, and to work collaboratively and collectively with wider networks.
You will manage a varied workload and respond appropriately and promptly to the needs of Camden residents.
You will be expected to adopt a receptive, listening approach and to prioritise and expedite any associated tasks and responsibilities in the best interests of our residents and their carers.
You must have a thorough understanding of relevant current legislation, including the Care Act 2014, and how it applies to our legislative duties.
This is a challenging role that requires the ability to work under pressure as an individual and as part of a team. You will be supported by colleagues and managers as part of a unified service response.
If you are looking for the next step up or new challenge in your Social Care career, then we want to hear from you. Camden has a strong training and development offer that will allow you to continually learn on the job.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
All About You
This role requires you to be a qualified Occupational Therapist and must be registered with HCPC England. Also, to be successful in this role you must be willing to show a commitment to undertake post qualifying courses when relevant.
Camden welcomes newly qualified applicants, as we have a comprehensive OT preceptorship program to support you. Your starting salary would be at Level 3 Zone 2 in your preceptorship year.
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
How To Apply
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10918968/file/document?inline
What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.
Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.