Job Description
Occupational Therapistnn**LB Hammersmith and Fulham n£49,638 – £52,674 per annum**nn**Town Hall, King Street, London, W6 9JU nHours per week: 36.00 nContract type: Permanent**nnREF: LBHF619404nnThese posts work as a member of the Complex Occupational Therapy Service,nhaving a clinical caseload of people with complex multiple pathologies, whonexhibit a range of psychological, neurological, emotional, behavioural, socialnproblems or age-related conditions.nnThe OTs are expected to have moving & handling skills, knowledge of the DFGnprocess & the ability to complete minor & major adaptations.nnWe are a small, friendly and ambitious local authority. Adult Social Care isnimportant to the Council and has benefitted from considerable investment. Wednlove to hear from candidates who share our commitment to co-production,nIndependent Living and relationship-based practice, Doing things withnresidents not to them is a key Council priority.
We believe it is better forneveryone when people are fully involved in the decisions that affect theirnlives.nnWe use the social model of disability to frame our approach, and we are proudnto work in ways that promote human rights, equality and inclusion. We arendeveloping our practice model and ways of working and would love to hear fromnsocial workers and occupational therapists who want to be part of ourntransformation.nnTheres a lot of other great work going on in Adult Social Care. We are proudnto be the only local authority in England to have abolished charging fornsupport at home and in the community.nnWe believe in supporting and developing our staff to do the best job to make anpositive difference with people.
We are committed to high quality leadership,nmanagement and supervision and valuing our staff through ongoing careerndevelopment. We have great CPD opportunities, and the Get Ahead programme cannsupport your career aspirations. We value our staff, and your wellbeing isnimportant – we have hybrid working, regular ASC staff forums and staff groupsnacross the council e.g.
disability and EDI groups and will be introducingnWellbeing days for Social Worker posts. We offer free tea and coffee in allnour offices and localnational discounts for staff.nnWe have a hybrid working model and staff and will be supported to do this withnmobile IT equipment and hot desk facilities in all offices across the borough.nProfessional, practice-based supervision will be provided.nnContact: Jane Omokan (Head of Service ASC Operations) atn(Jane.Omokan@lbhf.gov.uk)(mailto:Jane.Omokan@lbhf.gov.uk) for more informationnabout this role.nn nPlease see Role Profiles below for full list of duties.nn * (Occupational Therapist)(https:drive.google.comfiled1rESHis5X2jmnGdfmYIIxM4khOaTdy7fTview)nnClosing date: 31st January 2025nnApply Link:(**https:careers.newjob.org.ukjob–ninvite619404**)(https:eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.newjob.org.uk%2Fjob–ninvite%2F619404%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPhoebe.Webster%40penna.com%7C0d1809cb4c7b4cbbcbd508dd1b94e1ad%7Cf30ac191b8b445f29a9be5466cb90c2f%7C0%7C0%7C638697048431904157%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=H2sJVmapOYkZFuPAxHgMhw7whJSRTnCyD2beXBHp71o%3D&reserved=0)nnAsking for AdjustmentsnnWe are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includesnadjustments throughout the recruitment process.nnIf you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application formnin a different format, please contact us at (resourcing-npeopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk)(mailto:resourcing–peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk) ornby post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JUnnHammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting thenwelfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workersnand volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all ournrecruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. n nCorporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, nonunnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have andisproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of thenpopulation will have equal access to jobs.
No applicant or employee willnreceive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gendernreassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage orncivil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine OccupationalnQualification (GOQ) applies. n nWe are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that ournrecruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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