Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Southwark Council Full time £45,000 - £53,319 per year
The Role

Do you see yourself making a real difference in the lives of adults living with mental health challenges?

Can you use your occupational therapy expertise to promote independence and wellbeing in your local community?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you

Our Adult Social Care Mental Health Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Southwark Adult Social Care's Mental Health Occupational Therapy Service. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care.

In this role, you will:
  • Deliver individualised, goal-oriented interventions that promote health, wellbeing, and independence.
  • Use MOHO and other evidence-based assessment tools to assess and support adults with mental health needs.
  • Work predominantly in the community, helping clients function more effectively in their home environments and local communities.
  • Hold an Occupational Therapy-specific caseload and collaborate on service user workshops with other OTs.
  • Receive dedicated time and support to engage in specialist training and continuous professional development.
About You:

You are someone who is passionate about occupational therapy and values promoting independence and inclusion. You bring creativity, compassion, and evidence-based practice to your work.

You will have:
  • A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the HCPC.
  • Experience or strong interest in working with adults with mental health needs.
  • Strong assessment, planning, and intervention skills.
  • The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
  • A commitment to reflective practice, continuous learning, and professional growth.
We welcome candidates with living/lived experience as a service user or carer.

About the Team:

Our Adult Social Care Mental Health Service is a dynamic, multidisciplinary team made up of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners, and Business Support colleagues.

We work in partnership with South London and Maudsley NHS Trust (SLaM) and other local agencies to deliver high-quality, strengths-based, person-centred support. Our culture is inclusive, supportive, and focused on professional development.

You'll be joining a team that:
  • Values collaboration, diversity, and shared learning.
  • Promotes independence and empowers residents to have choice and control over their care.
  • Has a strong record of supporting colleagues' career progression and wellbeing.
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 Samuel Abebe at

Additional Information:

This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at (ENTER LEVEL HERE) level.

Benefits and more information:

Recruitment timetable

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 14th November 2025

Shortlisting date/s: 17th November 2025

Interview date/s: 21st November 2025

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
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

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