Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist - Islington

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner - Occupational Therapist to join Islington Council’s Adult Social Care Service. This role involves providing leadership and specialist advice, supervising a team, and managing complex cases. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and experience at a senior level. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £35.60 per hour and a chance to improve service delivery in Islington.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to influence service delivery

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and specialist advice within the Occupational Therapy service.
• Supervise and support a team of Occupational Therapists.
• Manage a small caseload of complex cases.

Skills

Leadership skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Education

HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

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: [e-mail]