SWRK 3958 - G3 Occupational Therapist (605605) - 3958-445855295 in Hamilton

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via the “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.”

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 15 March 2026 at 11:59pm.

Location: Brandon Gate, Hamilton

Hours: 17.5hrs per week - permanent, 35hrs per week - temporary for 12 months

Salary / Hourly Rate: 17.5hrs post - £23,002 - £23,486 per annum, 35hrs post - £46,005 - £46,991 per annum.

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.

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 detail the knowledge, skills and experience you hold that would make you a suitable candidate for the post of an Occupational Therapist within Adult and Older People Services.
• 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.
• Please provide evidence about a time that you have been an effective leader and developed change.
• 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.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support).

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.