Enfield Council
Occupational Therapist
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Reference Number: PEO-002858
Salary: Occupational Therapist SP 30-37 £45,123 to £52,827
Advert closing date: 20/10/2026
Department: People
Location: Civic Centre Site
Contract type: Permanent
Division: Executive Support Services - People
Hours Per Week: 36
Contract End Date: Not specified
Interview Date: 29/10/2026
Job Description
Occupational Therapist - Community Occupational Therapy Team
Enfield Council has a range of exciting opportunities for qualified Occupational Therapists with our Adult Social care teams.
Working alongside Social Workers and Social Care assessors you will be utilising a strength-based approach to promote independence and well-being. You will work in line with the Care Act to promote service users choice and control in their daily lives while respecting the key elements of the act to ensure service users can contribute to society and continue to have meaningful, autonomous and self-determined lives.
The teams are focused on developing the best outcomes for service users and this is reflected through our desire to promote a seamless service across the adult pathway.
Enfield prides itself on its culture of learning, is a great place to develop your career, you will be assured of a personal development plan, training and supervisory support.
We are open to consideration of rotation between our different teams or alternative ways of working, currently we are using a hybrid working model utilising office and home working options.
You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. You will have the ability to gather and record information in order to prioritise queries, resolve problems and signpost to alternative services. You will be highly motivated and familiar with dealing with complex and emotionally challenging situations through to resolution while ensuring service users and carers are supported with dignity and respect and are promoted to fully engage in the assessment process, in line with the principles of personalisation and self-directed support.
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You will be Registered with the HCPC, you will hold a professional OT qualification with post qualifying experience in health and social care including community placements
We are open to applicants from returning to practice and newly qualified applicants.
Contact Details
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Vera.tomschak@enfield.gov.uk or Bukie.fagade@enfield.gov.uk, and we would also be happy to arrange an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
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Why it's great to work for Enfield Council
An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.
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