Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Senior Practitioner – Occupational TherapistLocation: Islington CouncilPay Rate: £35.60 per hourContract Type: Temporary | Full-timeAgency: PertempsPertemps are seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join Islington Council’s Adult Social Care Service. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled OT with leadership experience to make a real difference, supporting both staff and residents across a range of teams, including Hospital Discharge, Community OT, Front Door, and Reablement Services.Role Responsibilities:Provide leadership and specialist advice within the Occupational Therapy service.Supervise and support a team of Occupational Therapists.Screen, prioritise, and allocate referrals across the service.Manage a small caseload of complex cases, demonstrating best practice.Authorise equipment and adaptations to support residents.Contribute to audits, service development, and implementation of changes.Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation.Promote strengths-based, person-centred practice, enabling independence and community connections.Requirements:HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.Proven experience at a Senior/Lead OT level within Social Care.Excellent understanding of the Care Act, MCA, and relevant policy.Strong leadership, supervisory, and communication skills.Why Join?Competitive hourly rate of £35.60.Work within a supportive and forward-thinking team.Opportunity to influence and improve service delivery in Islington.

Created: 2025-09-10