Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist - Islington

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