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Job Title: Senior Practitioner – Occupational Therapist

Location: Islington Council

Pay Rate: £35.60 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary | Full-time

Agency: Pertemps

Pertemps 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.

Apply today or get in touch with Freya Joseph at Pertemps for more information:

freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk

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