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