NLC Summer Internship (Occupational Therapy)

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North Lanarkshire Council
Internship Opportunities

£16.74 per hour

12-16 weeks from June to September 2026

35 hours per week (part-time options can be considered)

(Mon-Fri work pattern)

• Occupational Health

• Social Work

North Lanarkshire Council is achieving great things that will improve the lives of everyone who lives and works in or visits North Lanarkshire.  Bringing people, communities and businesses along with us, are central to our journey of economic regeneration and growth, improved physical and digital connectivity and successful pathways to a thriving and resilient future. 

We are delighted to be able to offer students who have completed the second year of their degree or are studying for a masters’ degree the opportunity to apply for an internship for summer 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable work experience with the council for 12-16 weeks.

What is the role?

Our internships cover a wide variety of sectors and you will be fully supported in your role to undertake work experience directly related to your degree/masters course.

Internships are available in the following areas: 

• Occupational Health
• Social Work

Please see attached job description for further details of the roles.

 What do I need?

You must have completed your second year of study for a relevant degree or be studying for a relevant masters’ degree. No formal work experience is required but relatable work experience is desirable.
With strong research and analytical abilities, you should be able to use initiative and work under supervision as part of a team, able to prioritise and organise tasks and maintain a high degree of confidentiality especially when dealing with sensitive information.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

We aim to be as inclusive as possible and are committed to enabling people the opportunity to apply for an internship with us. If you require any additional information or support, please contact the NL Academies’ team by email on NLAcademies@northlan.gov.uk

North You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.

If you are ready to apply, please click on the links below to access the job description and application form –

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLifereward site. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a

Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

 

 

Are you involved in any of NLC employability programmes, for example: Supported Employment Initiative, Family Firm, Project Ability, Routes to Work, Pathway Programme - Winter Leaver or other?

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, are guaranteed an interview as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. Are you a veteran, reservist or spouse of a veteran who has been previously in the Armed Forces?

The Council welcomes applications from applicants self-assessed as having a disability and guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description for the job.

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