Occupational Therapist (Health and Social Care Connect)

Job Description

Role – Occupational Therapist (Health and Social Care Connect)
Location – GCHSCP, HSSC, 100 Blair Court, Glasgow, G4 9XE
Contract Status – Permanent

Are you interested in working for the largest local authority in Scotland, in partnership with the NHS, to help improve the health and wellbeing of our community? Then, you are in the right place!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist within Glasgow GHSCP Health and Social Care Connect. This service is a single point of access for Social Work Services within Glasgow HSCP. Changing the way, we deliver services using an asset-based approach and have effective interface with partners and the 3rd sector. The service spans across Adults and Older People’s Services, Children and Families, and Homelessness, working in a multi-disciplinary way. We undertake assessments both initially to direct to correct service and within people’s homes. This is a short-term early intervention.

We are seeking an energetic, talented, resilient and committed Occupational Therapist to prevent long term involvement with statutory services where possible and provide excellent services to those who require it. The post will cover children, adults and Older people within Glasgow.

The team consists of Occupational Therapists and Social Care Workers; however, you will also work with other professionals, including Social Workers, within the team.
You will have sound knowledge of assessment and care/ case management; have knowledge of the relevant legislation; and work in a person-centred manner which will be fully embedded in your practice. You will be confident in managing risk and looking for innovative ways to promote independence and link people into the local community. The post provides citywide support therefore as part of your role.

Applicants must possess a Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Please refer to the Person Specification for full details of the required qualifications, skills, knowledge and competencies that are required for the above role.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above role will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

Registration to The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is an essential requirement for this role.

This role is excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Interviews will take place week commencing 14th December 2026.

If you would like to find out more about the role before applying, you can contact: Helen Williams, Team Leader on 07557846585 or by email: Helen.williams@glasgow.gov.uk or Frances McNeil, Team Leader on 07825926723 or by email : frances.mcneil@sw.glasgow.gov.uk

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For more information on Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC) please visit the following websites:

GCC Website and GCC Conditions of Service

Application Packs

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There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application.  More information on these can be found at  https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/accessibility-statement.

Further Information

The Council promotes flexible working, we are happy to talk about flexible working options in relation to the role, to support your work-life balance.

 We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to building a diverse workforce. We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and women for senior roles, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

 As a Disability Confident Employer, Glasgow City Council aims to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, in line with the Disability Confident scheme.

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