Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Havering Access Team Grade 7/8 43680- 53172 pa

Are you passionate about empowering individuals to live independently and safely?


Havering Adult Social Care is excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist ( OT) to join our newly established virtual OT Hub.


This is more than just a job -- it's a chance to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking team.


We offer:


A collaborative and innovative working environment Opportunities for professional development and career progression A chance to shape and grow a new service model Competitive salary and benefits The post holder would need to be a qualified occupational therapist and registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) They would need to have a broad knowledge of occupational therapy practice and legislations as well as work alongside and support various professionals to identify appropriate solutions to enable independent living, providing clinical supervision within the team and lower grades where appropriate, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and safeguarding in line with Havering Safeguarding Adults policy and procedures and relevant legislation.


The post holder would will use a range of skills such as strengths based and multi-agency interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships and to secure the best outcomes and interventions for service users and carers.


Please click on Job Profile for more information:

Job Profile

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact ( Main contact) Jackie Dale ( Jackie. Dale@ havering.gov.uk ( Professional OT lead) or Corinne Blythe ( Havering Access Team Manager).

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31st December 2025

,however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.


You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

Additional Information

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With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.
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