Occupational Therapist – Single Handed Care Lead, 37hpw
(Home First Team – Occupational Therapy, South Tyneside)
£48,226 pa
Fixed Term post for 12 months. Required to cover Maternity leave
"South Tyneside is a fantastic place to be with passionate people, who really care about each other; Serving a population of almost 150,000 in the heart of the Northeast, South Tyneside Council prides itself on providing excellent and efficient services to its residents.
Adult Social Care is changing in South Tyneside. We are a forward-thinking Council that is developing innovative approaches to meet our challenges. Focusing on People, Place and Partnerships, with our new 5-year Vision and Strategy for Adult Social Care to help support the next stage of our journey, this is a great time to join us.
Connecting people to their community, family and friends is a key occupational aspect of our work. We are therefore looking for a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist who is fully committed to supporting people in receipt of care and support needs to realise their full potential. You will be joining an integrated multi-disciplinary team which utilises Let’s Talk Together, our strengths-based approach and as such you will be expected to employ a broad range of interventions and solutions for people with care and support needs.
The role will focus on working collaboratively with our providers to help people live safe and well in their own home. You will take an expert approach of proportionate care, using moving and handling equipment and technology to make reductions where appropriate, encouraging people to utilise support networks where appropriate and with a focus on maintaining independence. Fundamental to fulfilling the responsibilities of this post is the ability to work in partnership and to respond flexibly, positively in an integrated Health and Social Care environment.
Working closely with all our partners our vision for the future is to see every person in South Tyneside with care and support needs “Living Better Lives”, to fully utilise their strengths and assets, to remain safe and well; in the neighbourhoods and communities they call home.
If you are committed to adults having choice and control over their support, maximising opportunities for independence and well-being and working in partnership, then this is the job for you.
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here -
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Alison Docchar, Team Manager on 07484030144 or Alison.Docchar@southtyneside.gov.uk
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
For those posts where there is a requirement to either work in or enter a Care Quality Commission Regulated Care Home (CQC) it would be preferred but optional, that you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medical exempt) as a condition of employment.
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Closing date: Noon, 7 November 2025
Shortlisting will take place on 10 November 2025
Interviews will take place on 17 November 2025
Previous applicants need not apply