Occupational Therapist

We’re creating two brand-new Occupational Therapy roles within our Adult Social Care & Prevention Directorate, and we want you to be part of it!  This is an exciting opportunity to join Adult Social CarePoint (ASCP) – the vibrant front door to our services – and help us deliver a preventative, strengths-based approach that makes a difference to residents within the city.

Our mission is simple:

• Promote independence
• Provide timely, cost-effective support, ensuring informal carers needs are also considered
• Reduce the need for ongoing care

If you’re passionate about making a real difference, this is your chance to lead change from the very first point of contact.

About the Team
ASCP is a multi-disciplinary, responsive service. We visit individuals in their own homes, understand their circumstances to provide practical solutions – from equipment to short-term support – helping people regain skills and confidence.

You’ll work alongside an incredible team of professionals, including:

• Social Workers and Social Care Assessment Officers
• Physiotherapists
• Falls Prevention Coordinators
• Moving & Handling Specialists
• Reablement Practitioners
• Health colleagues

Together, we deliver rapid interventions that prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and help people stay independent for longer.

About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll:

• Support people to maintain independence and avoid unnecessary admissions
• Contribute clinical expertise to a team tackling falls, frailty, long-term conditions and unexpected crisis
• Ensure timely, strengths-based interventionsThis is a front-facing role where your decisions matter. You’ll make an impact from the very first conversation, shaping care pathways and helping people live safely and confidently in their own homes.

We need someone who is:

• Confident and person focused
• A great communicator with a flexible approach
• Ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet challenging deadlines
• Experienced in Local Authority work

Why Join Us?

• Access training and development opportunities to grow your career
• Work in a role where your ideas and expertise truly matter
• Enjoy the variety and challenge of the work, alongside other professionals who are supportive and want great outcomes for people.

If you would like an informal chat, you can contact Emma O'dwyer (MDT manager) on 07483164637or via email on  View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is working in regulated activity.  If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s).  It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity. 

How to apply:
Apply online at , select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents.

Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.