Lead Occupational Therapist - Brent

FJ-356

£38.81 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

Brent, Greater London

Social Care

Posted 18 hours ago

Expires In 28 Days

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Occupational Therapist
Rate: £38.81 per hour
Location: Brent (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

About the Role:
Pertemps is recruiting for an experienced Lead Occupational Therapist to manage the Social Care Occupational Therapy Service within a Children’s team in Brent. This is a key leadership role, combining service management responsibilities with hands-on clinical work supporting children and families.
You will lead a team of Occupational Therapists, providing supervision and oversight, while also delivering high-quality assessments and interventions for children with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and oversee the Social Care Occupational Therapy Service
    • Provide supervision, guidance, and support to Occupational Therapists
    • Carry out specialist assessments for children with physical, cognitive, or sensory needs
    • Recommend and facilitate provision of equipment, home adaptations, and specialist seating
    • Develop manual handling plans and complete environmental assessments
    • Work directly with children, families, and carers to promote independence and wellbeing
    • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and partner agencies
    • Ensure interventions support children’s development, inclusion, and overall outcomes
Requirements:
  • Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration
    • Significant experience working with children with disabilities within Social Care
    • Previous leadership or supervisory experience
    • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice
    • Ability to manage both clinical and managerial responsibilities effectively

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:
  • A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
    • A simple online registration process
    • Attractive referral schemes and incentives
    • Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
    • Prompt and reliable payroll
    • …and much more!
📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.