Description
Occupational Therapist Assistant : REF : 2564
Hybrid Working
SO1 Grade: 40404 pa rising in annual increments to 41637 pa inc LW.
Permanent and Full Time
About Us
Located in the heart of South London Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength with more than 130 languages spoken making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation Londons largest LGBTQ community and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeths communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan Our Future Our Lambeth. With exceptional schools lush green spaces including Brockwell Park cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomass Hospital Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team
We are recruiting an Occupational Therapy Assistant for our Information Contact and Assessment Service. This is a very exciting time to join Lambeth as occupational therapy is undergoing a programme of transformative change to meet the ambitious goals of our borough plan and support the integration of health and social care. If you are enthusiastic professional and hardworking we want to hear from you.
About the Role
The role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant will be to :
* Promote and maintain independence for vulnerable and disabled service users focusing on the assessment for and provision of equipment and adaptations.
* Assess the functional needs of service users and their careers in line with relevant legislation and departmental policy.
* Assess and write recommendations for simple major adaptations such as level access showers and stairlifts.
How to Apply
To be considered for interview your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked A for application :
We operate an anonymised application process so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines :
Advert close date : 11:59pm on 30 November 2025.
Please click here to view : Lambeth Staff Benefits
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at Information :
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Stephen Risness at .
If you are experiencing difficulties with submitting your completed application please contact Anh Van- Recruitment Consultant- .
At Lambeth we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion a Living Wage Employer and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations please click here .
Key Skills
* Employee Evaluation
* HIPAA
* Data Collection
* HTTPS
* Physiology Knowledge
* Physio therapy
* Computer Literacy
* Patient Assessment
* Pediatrics Experience
* Home Care
* Critical Care Experience
* Patient Service Experience
Employment Type
Full‑Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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