Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care in Sidcup

About The Role

Bexley currently has opportunities for qualified Occupational Therapists within the following teams:

• Integrated Triage Hub (ITH): A dynamic, fast‑paced front‑door service responsible for managing incoming referrals, undertaking proportionate strengths‑based assessments, and ensuring individuals are directed to the most appropriate pathway. The team works closely with system partners to provide timely interventions, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and support effective care planning across the system.
• Reablement Team: A short‑term, intensive service supporting individuals in their own homes following illness, injury, or hospital admission. The focus is on goal‑oriented interventions to maximise independence, rebuild confidence, and reduce the need for ongoing care. The team works in a multidisciplinary way to deliver person‑centred reablement plans that support recovery and long‑term outcomes.
• Moving and Handling Team: A specialist advisory service providing expert guidance on safe moving and handling practice for adults with complex needs. The team undertakes specialist assessments, develops risk‑reducing strategies, and provides advice, training, and equipment recommendations to support safe care delivery in both community and residential settings. The team works closely with Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, health colleagues, and care providers to ensure safe practice, reduce risk of injury, and promote independence wherever possible.

Candidate Profile

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy from a COT or WFOT approved training establishment
• Current HCPC Registration
• Specialist knowledge acquired through further training, short courses and experience at post‑graduate level
• Sound clinical experience working with adults and the elderly with physical disabilities and dual physical/mental health disabilities.
• Evidence of continuing professional development, post‑registration education and training
• Specialised clinical knowledge and experience of assessment and intervention with adults or elders with physical and/or mental health disabilities
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary service
• Knowledge of current legislation and government policy and how it affects the provision of services to adults and elders with disabilities
• Experience in training and educating other professionals & carers
• Knowledge of current models of treatment, care and approaches appropriate to working with adults and elders with physical disabilities and dual physical/mental health disabilities
• Experience of equipment provision, assessment and commissioning of adaptations for client homes
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities Policies and how it affects staff and service users
• Application of Occupational Therapy process relating to client‑centred practice
• Knowledge and application of assessment tools
• Ability to adapt communication style in order to establish a client’s ability to give consent & to implement effective interventions
• Ability to assess and act against risks to self, clients & other team members
• Ability to promote clinical excellence in self and others
• Demonstrate ethical reasoning and critical reflection through accurate records and reports
• Ability to apply Clinical Governance principles to practice
• Ability to work with terminally ill clients and those in distressing social conditions and recognise the emotional stress this can cause
• Ability to work with clients and carers who may have challenging behaviours and/or who are verbally abusive
• Ability to assess for/review medical devices & other rehabilitative equipment for clients, carers and others (including safe handling, fitting and demonstration)
• Adherence to the College of Occupational Therapy and HCPC guidelines and codes of ethics and professional conduct
• Ability to travel around the community to client homes and transport items of equipment

English Language Requirements for Public Sector Workers:

• Ability to speak with confidence and accuracy, using accurate sentence structures and vocabulary.
• Ability to choose the right kind of vocabulary for the situation without hesitation.
• Ability to listen to customers and understand their needs.
• Ability to tailor your approach to each conversation appropriately, responding clearly even in complex situations.

Appointment Information

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Our Offer to You

We will offer you a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme, and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

Recruitment Information

As a disability‑confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us at recruitment@bexley.gov.uk.