Work as an Occupational Therapist in Southwark

How your career will progress

At Southwark, we aim to deliver good outcomes for our residents and staff. We know this can only be achieved by investing in our workforce. Whether you're starting or continuing your career at Southwark, we understand that you need support to thrive.

What you can expect in each role

• Occupational Therapist

  In this role, you will have access to:

  • comprehensive adult social care training
  • a highly experienced supervision and leadership team
  • certified professional development 
  • opportunities to engage in clinical supervision and appraisal  
  • opportunities to train as Practice Educator and take students
  • sponsorship for external accredited courses
  • opportunities for advanced professional training, such as Best Interest Assessor and Approved Mental Health Professional
  • development of specialisms
  • significant peer and management support
• Deputy Team Manager 

  In this role, you will benefit from:

  • sponsorship for external accredited courses
  • exposure to waiting list management strategic work
  • potential delegated Team Manager duties
  • professional networks, promoting the exchange of knowledge, skills and resources
  • support to develop clinical leadership behaviours and skills
  • regular professional supervision and reflective practice to identify learning needs
  • consolidating your specialisms
  • taking part in practice audits
  • engagement with exciting service development projects
• Team Manager

  In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • develop educational materials
  • access Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) training opportunities (Children and Adults)
  • deliver department-wide training in areas of specialist interest
  • leadservice development projects
  • develop networks and professional relationships internally and across agencies and stakeholders
• For existing staff

  Our apprenticeships support existing staff to gain professional qualifications in social work or occupational therapy. Our sponsored leadership programmes help colleagues progress into leadership roles.

Find out more about occupational therapy  

Page last updated: 24 April 2024