At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide community-based occupational therapy to support individuals with disabilities.
- Company: Join South Lanarkshire Council, a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to improving lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in occupational therapy and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 31287 - 31959 £ per year.
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 17 July 2026 at 11:55pm.
Location: Civic Centre, East Kilbride
Hours: 23hrs per week, permanent
Work Pattern: to be discussed at interview
Salary / Hourly Rate: £31,287 - £31,959
South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action which is designed to improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire. The aim of Social Work Resources is to promote social welfare and provide effective care and support to meet the needs of vulnerable people in South Lanarkshire. In partnership with community planning partners, voluntary and independent provider organisations, we offer a range of services designed to enable, support, improve and protect the health and social care of people using our services.
You will work within the physical disabilities team in Adult and Older people. The successful candidate will be required to provide a community based occupational service on behalf of Social Work Resources, South Lanarkshire Council for people with disabilities, aiming to promote, restore or maintain functional independence and to ease the caring situation in line with occupational therapy principles, legislative responsibilities and departmental policies.
Responsibilities- Provide a community based occupational service on behalf of Social Work Resources for people with disabilities, aiming to promote, restore or maintain functional independence and to ease the caring situation in line with occupational therapy principles, legislative responsibilities and departmental policies.
- Work within the physical disabilities team in Adult and Older people.
Application guidance: Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:
- Please study the Job Profile and provide examples of your work, or other activities which demonstrate your ability or aptitude to undertake the duties of the post, please include any other information that you feel is relevant to your application e.g. personal qualities, achievements at work, non-work related or voluntary work experience.
- Please provide an example about a time that you solved a problem as part of a team? What role did you play?
- Please provide evidence of how you would focus on the daily requirements of meeting service users' needs against a backdrop of compelling demands.
- Are you someone who can adapt to different work environments? Can you give an example of this in practice?
If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Equal opportunities: The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile; refer to the PVG scheme requirements as applicable.
SWRK 4913 - G3 Occupational Therapist (607308) - 4913-466911848 in East Kilbride employer: South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire Council is a forward-thinking employer dedicated to enhancing the lives of its community through effective social welfare services. With a strong commitment to employee development, a supportive work culture, and a focus on diversity and inclusion, the Council offers a rewarding environment for Occupational Therapists looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals. Located in East Kilbride, employees benefit from a collaborative atmosphere and opportunities for professional growth within a high-performing organisation.
