Lead Occupational Therapist - Brent

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.