Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team providing specialised assessment and intervention services for children and/or adults (based on your specialism) with learning disabilities across North West London.

Working with The OT Centre, an established private OT service provider, as a self-employed practitioner, you'll have professional autonomy and flexibility while supporting diverse clients and sectors of your choice including statutory services, schools, legal services, and private individuals.

We currently have a waiting list of referrals from statutory healthcare services with ongoing case flow, offering consistent work opportunities for the right candidate.

The role offers flexible working patterns of approximately 2-3 days per week for an established caseload with competitive hourly rates of 50-55 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

You will be providing assessment and therapeutic intervention for adults or children with learning disabilities (depending on your experience) across various community settings in North West London including clients' homes and schools.

Your responsibilities will include:

Conducting comprehensive assessments of sensory, physical, emotional, and functional needs Developing tailored intervention plans based on individual needs, abilities, and goals Delivering ongoing therapeutic interventions including sensory integration approaches, functional skills training, and environmental modifications Providing advice and training to families, carers, support staff, and education teams Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, person-centered care Maintaining accurate documentation and producing high-quality assessment reports Monitoring progress and adjusting intervention plans as needed Staying current with evidence-based practice in learning disability and sensory integration

Requirements

Essential:

A degree or post-graduate certificate in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration Experience working with learning disabilities in either adult or paediatric populations (or both) Either extensive practical experience using Sensory Integration approaches OR SI postgraduate qualification Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and report writing skills Excellent communication skills with clients, families, and professionals

Desirable:

Sensory Integration postgraduate qualification (Level 3 or above) Experience working in community settings across multiple sectors Understanding of EHCP processes and statutory service frameworks Experience delivering training to staff teams

Candidate Profile

This role will naturally suit an experienced OT who values professional independence and flexibility. You will enjoy working with clinical autonomy across diverse settings and populations.

Why Work with The OT Centre?

The OT Centre was established in 2010 and remains a family-run business providing highly specialist Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration Services across the UK through a team of thirty OT and SI practitioners. We remain true to our principles of professionalism, care, integrity, and quality and offer an alternative to NHS employment, allowing OTs the professional freedom to practice exactly as they have trained while maintaining high clinical standards in a value-driven environment.

Our model offers:

Professional autonomy and network*- you determine your clinical approach and intervention methods supported by our extensive team and Clinical Director
Flexible working- accept cases that suit your schedule and availability Diverse caseload- work across statutory services, schools, legal cases, and private clients Competitive rates- 50-55 per hour reflecting your expertise and autonomy Consistent referral flow- established contracts and waiting lists with statutory services Administrative support- we handle client relationships, contracts, and payment processing Quality focus- work to professional standards without bureaucratic constraints No NHS pressures- avoid the capacity issues and constraints affecting NHS OT services

Work Location:

Community-based across NW London boroughs (Ealing, Hammersmith, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Wembley, Isleworth, Southall).

Job Ref: I12-NWL-PA

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 50.00-55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Free or subsidised travel
Application question(s):

Adult Learning Disabilities experience (years) Paediatric Learning Disabilities Experience (years) Sensory Integration (cite Certification Level or Experience) Availability (days per week) Your Postcode
Licence/Certification:

HCPC (required)
Work Location: In person