Reablement Day Centre Occupational Therapist

Reablement Day Centre Occupational Therapist

We are recruiting for a Reablement Day Centre Occupational Therapist to join our Reablement Team.

This is an exciting role, managed within Reablement but working closely with Sundial Day Opportunities (with plans to bring Sonali Gardens into the remit in the future) as part of a new model of day care. This model focuses on reablement and "normalising" leisure and social activities, moving away from the traditional day centre model.

This is a developing role and there will be opportunities for the successful candidate to shape the service whilst supporting service users and day centre staff (at Sundial and, in the future, Sonali Gardens) to explore exciting new opportunities. The role will empower people to take control of their own leisure activities and participate in activities that are truly meaningful to them.

You will work alongside the Reablement Clinical Lead to develop the service. You will support day services to work within an enabling ethos by completing functional assessments and developing plans to help service users transition into universal services, maintain functional ability, and identify meaningful activities to participate in.

The role incorporates both group work and one-to-one interventions and involves supporting day centre staff to adopt an enabling approach.

Role Purpose and Aims

• Oversight of group activities and activity planning across day hub sites and community hubs, ranging from service users requiring short-term day support input with a reablement focus and a view to moving into universal services, through to those with high support needs.
• Use of Reablement Officers (ROs), where appropriate, to support people in achieving their goals.
• Development and delivery of evidence-based groups, supported by evidence-based group protocols.
• Supporting day centre staff to develop and facilitate groups within community settings.
• Clinical oversight of goal setting for individuals with the potential to transition to universal services following 3-12 months of day service input.
• Clinical support for less complex goal setting.
• Completion of ad hoc functional assessments without the need for referral to Community Therapy services.
• Working closely with the Independent Living Hub to identify assistive technology (AT) and equipment solutions to maximise attendees' independence within day services.
• While the role currently covers Sundial (as Sonali Gardens has not yet transitioned into the new model), 0.5 of the role will be based within Sundial and 0.5 will involve carrying a standard Reablement OT caseload. This provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in reablement, supporting people to maximise their independence and achieve their goals with the support of Reablement Officers.

If this role interests you, we would love to hear from you.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration
• Experience in:
  • Strengths-based practice.
  • Reablement and rehabilitation.
  • Clinical assessment and risk management.
  • Service development and innovation.
  • Leadership and influencing skills.
  • Group facilitation.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively within a diverse community.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
• Flexible and agile working to support work-life balance.
• Staff money-saving schemes, including rent deposit loans and season ticket loans.
• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

For any enquiries regarding this role, please contact Siobhan Davey Tel: 07860369460 or by email: siobhan.davey@towerhamlets.gov.uk *We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. To avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible.

Benefits

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.