Occupational Therapist

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Do you see yourself empowering people to live independently?

Can you use your professional experience to make a meaningful difference in your community?

Does the idea of joining a supportive and forward-thinking service excite you?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

Our Older Persons and Physical Disabilities (OPPD) Service is looking for passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapists to join our fantastic team and help make a real impact in Southwark today.

About the Role:

We are seeking Occupational Therapists to join Southwark’s Older Person’s and Physical Disabilities Service (OPPD), based at Queens Road in Peckham. You will play a vital role in helping residents maximise their independence, enhance daily living, and achieve personal goals through strengths‑based intervention.

We are recruiting for 3 positions:

• 1 x Full-Time Occupational Therapist (Permanent)
• 1 x Full-Time Occupational Therapist (12‑Month Fixed Term Contract)
• 1 x Part-Time Occupational Therapist – 24.7 hours per week (Permanent)

Please indicate in your application which role(s) you are applying for.

You will deliver functional assessments, recommend and arrange equipment or adaptations, work creatively with residents and partners, and support positive risk‑taking approaches that place residents’ strengths at the heart of every decision.

About You:

You are someone who is motivated by helping others and committed to promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing. You bring compassion and professionalism to your practice, along with a desire to support individuals in achieving their potential.

You will bring:

• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration
• Strong assessment, problem‑solving, and clinical reasoning skills
• Experience/ interest of working with older adults/individuals with physical disabilities
• A strengths‑based and person‑centred approach

About the Team:

The OPPD Service is a warm, supportive, and collaborative team committed to helping Southwark residents maintain independence and improve their quality of life. We value learning, reflection, and innovation and pride ourselves on providing high‑quality, resident‑focused practice.

You’ll be joining a team that:

• Works with a strong strengths‑based ethos
• Supports continuous learning and career development
• Encourages creativity, new ideas, and shared problem‑solving
• Celebrates diversity and promotes an inclusive environment
• Offers opportunities to grow, specialise, and progress within the organisation

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Richard Matson at Richard.Matson@southwark.gov.uk.

Additional Information:

• Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with at least one recognised OT qualification.

This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at Enhanced - Adults' and Children's (Barred) level.

Benefits and more information:

In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.

Recruitment Timeline:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Friday 17th April 2026

Shortlisting date: To be confirmed

Interview date: Thursday 7th May 2026

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

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• Job Description & Person Specification - Occupational Therapist