Job Description

Reference
HUL/25/0544

Full Time Equivalent Salary (based on a 37 hour working week)

29540 - 32061


Occupational group
Occupational Therapists
Job term
Full Time
Appointment type
Fixed Term
Hours
37
Division
Public Health - Directorate
Closing Date
19 October 2025
Proposed Shortlisting Date
20 October 2025
Proposed Interview Date
03 November 2025
Place of work
2nd Floor, Wilberforce Centre, Hull HU1 3AS
For an informal discussion please contact
Carol Clarkson, Practice Lead Manager or Vicky Goldsborough, Principle Social Worker
Contact telephone
01482 318 700

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - FIXED TERM

Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference for the people of Hull? Care and support in Hull is transforming and Hull City Council are looking for exceptional individuals like you to join the Adult Social Care team. If you like to work with us and gain new skills then we have an exciting short-term opportunity for you.



Due to internal progression,

we are looking for an OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT on a fixed term basis until 26

th

March 2026.

Secondment can be considered for internal applicants, with your managers consent.We offer excellent training, support and development opportunities.



This is an office-based role supporting people referred to Occupational Therapy services through telephone triage, sign posting and supporting the wider Occupational Therapy Team. This requires skills across multiple IT systems and an excellent telephone manner. You will have empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by people who are experiencing barriers to their independence.



The fixed term post is within the See and Solve Team in Adult Social Care. The hours are Monday- Friday 8-.30-5. Smart working is available, and you may be occasionally asked to support with community visits, however due to the short-term nature of the contract there will be an expectation of spending a minimum of 4 days a week in the office.

The Core elements of the role are:

To work in conjunction with the Occupational Therapists to enable people to improve their health, wellbeing, and independence. To complete telephone triage and signpost where people require equipment, adaptations and alternative housing to maintain a person's independence and ability to remain in their own home. To ensure appropriate referrals and correspondence go to the correct team to support OT assessment. To support in managing a busy email box and IT referral system. To undertake Duty and other office/telephone based tasks. To use a number of different computer systems and programs to maintain accurate records, and ordering of equipment, including Liquid Logic, TCES, Humber and Yorkshire Care Record and Granicus. To support with maintaining a safe Peripheral Store by putting away equipment and raising any concerns about incorrect deliveries (at Pennine Resource Centre) To occasionally support Occupational Therapists with Moving and Handling of Adults, or to provide a second person for community visits where required. Occasional delivery of equipment which may be heavy or bulky across the city.

The successful candidate for occupational therapy assistant will have the following:

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, a caring approach and be willing to undertake training as necessary. NVQ Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience Previous experience of occupational therapy or a related field through work, volunteering or lived experience would be advantageous. Awareness of relevant legislation. Good standard of computer skills Empathetic and professional telephone manner. Organised and able to keep accurate professional records.

"This role is not available for sponsorship therefore is only open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK".

This Advert may close early if the maximum number of applications is reached

.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Carol Clarkson, Practice Lead Manager or Vicky Goldsborough, Principal Social Worker on 01482 318 700 or email Carol.Clarkson@hullcc.gov.uk or Victoria.Goldsbrough@hullcc.gov.uk



Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.





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Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight on the closing date.



We are committed to increasing the diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.



We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.



We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required.



The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.


Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced & Adults Barring List Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.


Fixed term vacancies are available to Hull City Council employees on a secondment basis, subject to approval from their current line manager for up to 18 months. PLEASE ENSURE YOU DISCUSS THIS OPPORTUNITY WITH YOUR MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THE VACANCY. For further information and guidance, please refer to the Council's Secondment policy.