SWRK 5402 - G2 Occupational Therapy Assistant (607281)

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 20 September 2026 at 11:55pm.

Job Summary

As part of the Physical Disability and Sensory Impairment Team, your role will focus on supporting service users to regain independence through Occupational Therapy principles and practice, enabling them to return home as quickly and safely as possible. You will work closely with individuals undertaking home visits, and facilitate home discharges.

Location

Civiv Centre, East Kilbride

Hours and Working Pattern

35hrs per week, permanent

Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm

Salary and Hourly Rate

£37,702 - £38,779

Responsibilities

• Assessment, practice, and evaluation of functional abilities
• Supporting improvements in independence and confidence
• Identifying and recommending appropriate equipment where required
• Making onward referrals to statutory or voluntary agencies to meet identified needs

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, making a real difference to people’s lives by helping them regain independence and return home following hospital admission.

Qualifications and Requirements

You should have an HNC in Occupational Therapy Support or be willing to work towards gaining this qualification.

You should have the ability to work autonomously and to tight timescales and be able demonstrate responsibility for your own learning needs.

Supervision and peer support will be provided regularly.

Application Process and Conditions

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Requirements

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

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An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

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