G3 Occupational Therapist in Lanark

Apply for the G3 Occupational Therapist role at Coast Concrete Services. Internal applicants must apply via the Opportunity Marketplace. Complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS in the "Me" tab on Fusion or click the application link under the "REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS" section.

Closing date: 28 December 2025 at 11:55 PM

Location: Clydesdale, Scotland

Hours: 35 hours per week, fixed‑term for 12 months

Salary/Hourly Rate: commensurate with experience (to be discussed during interview)

Role overview: The Home Assessment Team delivers on the national priority agenda of Discharge Without Delay through integrated working between local authority, health and third sector partners. As an Occupational Therapist, you will support the people of Clydesdale to live at home independently, using clinical and rehabilitation skills, person‑centred planning and by leading effect‑based improvements in service delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Implement occupational therapy principles within community practice, maintaining high standards of professional practice and provision.
• Conduct comprehensive specialist assessments in the community setting in partnership with clients and/or their advocate.
• Formulate and coordinate care plans for complex disability‑related issues in line with community care procedures.
• Provide direct occupational therapy interventions to address assessed needs.
• Conduct specialist functional or environmental assessments that complement departmental goals.

Qualifications:

• Diploma from the College of Occupational Therapists, or an equivalent BSc or higher degree.
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council.
• Experience in community‑based occupational therapy is desirable.

Application requirements: When completing the application, please address the following prompts:

• Job profile evidence: Provide examples of work or activities that demonstrate your ability or aptitude for the duties of this post, including personal qualities, achievements, or relevant voluntary experience.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork: Describe a time you worked as part of a multidisciplinary team. Include: The situation and goal, People involved, Your role, Outcomes achieved.
• Customer service and client expectation management: Explain how you would ascertain and manage client expectations while delivering excellent service.
• Risk management example: Provide an example where you identified risks for an individual service user. Concern and outcome: Describe what concerned you, your actions, and the overall outcome for the service user.
• Communication and interpersonal success: Give an example of a role where you used communication and interpersonal skills to achieve success.

Do not submit a CV. If you need to provide additional supporting documents, upload them under "supporting documents".

Equal opportunities: South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria. Veterans and service leavers who meet essential criteria are also guaranteed an interview.

Benefits:

• Enrolment in the award‑winning local government pension scheme.
• Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave.
• Up to 10 days of public holiday entitlement.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Family‑friendly policies: flexible working, leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Employee discounts (e.g., cinema).
• Supportive benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program.

Additional information: Preferred candidates will join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to a formal offer. Must not canvass elected members or council employees in connection with this appointment. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions). It is considered regulated work with adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Applicable criminal record checks apply to non‑UK residents.