Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our Assessment Management Team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant within Blantyre LIFE Intermediate Care.
Key Details
* Location: Blantyre Life Care Hub
* Hours: 21 hours per week, permanent
* Salary/Hourly Rate: £22,621 – £23,267
About the Service
Blantyre LIFE Intermediate Care is a 24‑hour, short‑stay service delivered by South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Service. It is designed to reflect a home environment and operates using a reablement model of care. All service users have experienced a hospital admission and are medically fit for discharge but require additional support before safely returning home.
Responsibilities
* Support service users to regain independence through Occupational Therapy principles, enabling safe returns home.
* Work closely with individuals within the Blantyre LIFE Intermediate Care Unit, undertaking home visits and facilitating home discharges.
* Provide reablement support around activities of daily living, including assessment, practice and evaluation of functional abilities.
* Support improvements in independence and confidence.
* Identify and recommend appropriate equipment where required.
* Make onward referrals to statutory or voluntary agencies to meet identified needs.
* Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, manage tight timescales and take responsibility for own learning.
Qualifications
* HNC in Occupational Therapy Support or willingness to work towards this qualification.
* Ability to work autonomously and meet tight timescales.
* Demonstrated responsibility for own learning needs.
Benefits
* Enrolment in a local government pension scheme.
* Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
* Up to 33 days annual leave.
* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
* Occupational sick pay.
* Family‑friendly policies such as flexible working and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
* Employee discounts, including discounts at cinemas.
* Range of support benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy and Employee Assistance Program.
Legislative Information
* This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
* This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults under the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020; therefore, applicants barred from working with adults may not apply.
* Applicants are required to join or update the PVG Scheme prior to a formal offer of employment.
* Applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked abroad for at least three months in the past ten years must provide an Overseas Criminal Records Check, translated into English, confirming no history or pending criminal proceedings.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. As a Disability Confident employer, veterans, service leavers, reservists and their families are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also offer support to staff with disabilities, who are from under‑represented groups, or who are new to Scotland.
Application Deadline
Applications must be received by 1 May 2026 at 11:55pm.
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