Pays $46k-$48k · Above average in Occupational Therapy for work-life (6.5/10, vs 8,625 in this specialty)

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Lewisham
London, London · Hybrid

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Above average in Occupational TherapyNo weekendsFull-Time
Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time OT in adult social care with Lewisham Council. Hybrid working, no weekends. London, UK.

Join Lewisham Council as a Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care, No Weekends in United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: £45,852 - £47,925/yr
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Local Government Pension scheme
  • Flexible working
  • Season ticket and bicycle loans
  • Staff discounts
  • Supportive staff networks

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off, hybrid flexibility. Work with Lewisham Council in United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct telephone and home-based assessments for adults with physical and cognitive challenges, recommending tailored equipment and home adaptations to enhance independence and support carers. They will collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a relevant Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and have experience in adult social care, equipment provision, and managing minor/major adaptations. Confidence in decision-making and skilled communication are essential for this role.

Qualifications

Education
High school
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyMoving And Handling Assessment/InterventionMinor AdaptationsMajor AdaptationsCommunicationDecision MakingClinical ExpertiseEquipment ProvisionStrengths-Based ApproachSignposting

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 76% have no call, 71% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Lewisham a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.5/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 42 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Lewisham

Government Administration
London, England
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous holiday allowance
Local Government Pension scheme
Flexible working
Season ticket and bicycle loans
Staff discounts
Supportive staff networks