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Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care
City of London Corporation
City of London
Salary
£49,140 to £55,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
11 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
- Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist 
- Full-time, Fixed-Term for One Year – Grade ECity of London Corporation About the City of LondonAt the heart of the City, the City of London Corporation serves a small but diverse resident population. We combine historic purpose with modern ambition and pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality, innovative public services.We are seeking to recruit an experienced, values‑driven Occupational Therapy practitioner to add to our integrated Adult Social Care service.About the RoleYou will be part of a generic Adult Social Care team, maintaining a strong focus on quality, outcomes and strengths‑based practice while working at pace.Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Strengths‑Based Practitioners, you will work closely with health colleagues, commissioned providers and internal partners to ensure coordinated, safe and effective support for residents and those supported by the City.Key responsibilities include:Delivering relationship-based core occupational therapy practice which is informed by statutory legislation and guidance, best evidence, and research.Assessing complex need, planning and working purposefully with service users, support networks and other professionals to manage risk, safeguard vulnerable people and promote positive outcomes.Working collaboratively with commissioning and health partnersChampioning anti‑racist, anti‑oppressive and inclusive practiceReporting to the Lead Occupational Therapist, you will play an active role in developing Adult Social Care across the Square Mile. About YouYou will be a qualified and registered Occupational Therapist with experience in assessments and rehabilitation working with a range of service users in the community. You will be a confident practitioner who can build effective and meaningful relationships with service users and other professionals, act as an advocate and promote positive outcomes whilst working at pace and support the review and development of practice within the Square Mile. You will demonstrate:Strong assessment and advocacy skills, Sound knowledge of adult social care legislation and statutory dutiesCommitment to strengths‑based and person‑centred practiceConfidence working across organisational boundariesReflective, resilient and compassionate practiceOpenness to innovation and changeYour ApplicationIn order to be considered for shortlisting, your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how you meet the experience and criteria set out within the job description and person specification. What We OfferWe offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, including:Regular supervision, appraisal and reflective practiceEmployee Health and Wellbeing HubFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsLocal Government Pension SchemeSeason ticket and bicycle loansPayment of professional feesActive staff diversity networksEmployee volunteering schemeSports & Activities Club and staff discountsOur Commitment to DiversityWe are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from Global Majority communities, LGBTQ+ applicants, disabled people and those with lived experience of using social care services. Our Other Roles We are also recruiting for a Senior Social Worker, and main-grade Social Worker. 
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First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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