Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in children and young people’s lives through Paediatric Community Occupational Therapy?
What’s the role?
As part of the Paediatric Community Occupational Therapy Team, you will play a vital role in supporting children, young people and their families across Lewisham. You will:
- Manage a varied small complex caseload of children and young people with disabilities
- Provide assessments, equipment, minor and major adaptations
- Work closely with families and the multi-disciplinary teams
- Provide clinical supervision and training to Occupational Therapists
- Support the Operational Manager in service development
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What We’re Looking For
A passionate and motivated experienced Senior Paediatric Community Occupational Therapist with a willingness to grow your knowledge and skills. You will have knowledge and experience of equipment provision, minor and major adaptations, manual handling, risk assessment and supervision of others.
Location
The job is hybrid where you will be required to work both in the office Kaleidoscope, 32 Rushey Green, Catford, London, SE6 4JF, in the community in service users’ homes and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
- HCPC Registration
- Degree/MSC or Diploma in Occupational Therapy required
- Job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Salary
£50,175 - £52,269 per annum (SOT / SCP 35-37)
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We support the access to work scheme and encourage all applicants to use the available resources.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Lucy Hart, Operational Manager at lucy.hart@lewisham.gov.uk.
