Location
East Kilbride Local office
Hours
35 hours per week, Permanent
Work Pattern
Monday - Friday
Salary / Hourly Rate
£46,005 - £46,991 per year
Overview
Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via the "Me" tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking the application link in the section of the application form titled "REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS".
Applications must be received by 1 February 2026 at 11:55PM.
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join a supportive and forward‑thinking multi‑professional, multi‑agency team within East Kilbride as an Occupational Therapist. The Home Assessment Team model delivers on the national priority agenda of Discharge Without Delay through integrated working between Local Authority, Health and Third Sector. The successful applicant will develop and utilise clinical and rehabilitation skills to support the people of Clydesdale to live at home as independently as possible and achieve the goals that really matter to them, putting the person at the centre of treatment decisions.
Supportive supervision and CPD structures are embedded in practice, offering the opportunity to develop and utilise leadership skills while having a real impact on future service delivery in the area.
Responsibilities
* Implement occupational therapy principles within community practice, maintaining high standards of professional practice and provision.
* Undertake, in conjunction with clients and/or their advocates, comprehensive specialist assessments within the community setting.
* Formulate and co‑ordinate care plans on complex disability‑related issues, in accordance with community care procedures.
* Provide direct occupational therapy service intervention to address identified areas of assessed need.
* Undertake specialist functional or environmental related assessments to complement departmental operational and strategic functions.
Qualifications
Hold a Diploma from the College of Occupational Therapists, a BSc or higher degree in Occupational Therapy, and Registration with the Health Professions Council.
Application Requirements
Answer the following questions and upload your responses under supporting documents:
* Study the Job Profile and provide examples of work or other activities that demonstrate your ability or aptitude to undertake the duties of the post, including personal qualities, achievements at work, and voluntary work experience.
* Describe a time you worked as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to complete a task.
* Describe the situation, who was involved, what role you played, and the outcomes.
* Describe how you would ascertain and manage client expectations while delivering excellent customer service.
* Provide an example where you identified risks for an individual service user, what concerned you, your actions, and the overall outcome.
* Describe a role where you used communication and interpersonal skills to achieve success in a task.
Please upload any further supporting information (not a CV) under supporting documents.
Recruitment Process
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will assist the recruitment team to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. Failure to complete checks within a reasonable timescale may result in automatic withdrawal from the position.
Canvassing of elected members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council disqualifies the applicant.
Legal Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. It 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 children and/or 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.
Overseas Criminal Records Check
Applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked abroad for a continuous period of three months in the past ten years must provide an Overseas Criminal Records Check translated into English, confirming no history of or pending criminal record proceedings.
Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Scheme
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee interviews for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Armed Forces Community Covenant
The Council is committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, guaranteeing interviews for veterans who meet essential criteria.
Benefits
* Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme.
* Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase pension pot.
* 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 cinema.
* Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Programme offering practical and emotional support.
Application Submission
Please apply online; all correspondence will be via your email address.
We do not accept CVs in place of the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.
Contact
All correspondence will be via the email address provided in your application.
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