Senior Occupational Therapist

Posted 09 September 2025
Salary 35.6
LocationIslington EC1P United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Social / NGO / Health & Care
ReferenceRQ1600302

Job description

3 months contract with local authority

Our mission is to develop a cohesive health and social care workforce that collaborates effectively to enhance outcomes for residents. This includes establishing an integrated access point to support efficient multidisciplinary decision-making and planning, minimizing delays, avoiding duplication, and bridging service gaps. Our goal is to deliver timely support that optimizes independence, fosters recovery, and prevents decline, enabling individuals to live healthy, independent lives in their own homes or preferred settings. We aim to provide adequate home support to prevent hospital admissions, reduce the escalation of care to non-home settings, and ensure a prompt return to usual residences following temporary care escalations. The role of Senior Occupational Therapists is crucial in overseeing the Occupational Therapy service within Islington adult social care, including children's cases. They provide specialist advice, support, and leadership to the multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality, strengths-based practice in line with statutory responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the Occupational Therapy service within Islington adult social care, including children's cases.
  • Provide specialist advice and support to Occupational Therapists and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Screen, prioritize, and allocate team tasks effectively.
  • Supervise Occupational Therapists and authorize equipment and adaptation orders.
  • Manage a small caseload of complex cases.
  • Support the Service Lead in Occupational Therapy audits, service development, and implementing changes.
  • Provide leadership and support to staff in fulfilling statutory responsibilities under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related laws and policies.
  • Exemplify best practices in strengths-based, person-centered work with adults.
  • Connect individuals with informal, community-based support whenever possible.


Requirements

Requirements:
  • Proven experience in Occupational Therapy within adult social care settings.
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Ability to manage complex cases and provide specialist advice.
  • Familiarity with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related laws and policies.
  • Commitment to strengths-based, person-centered practice.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team.