Job Description

Senior Practitioner - Occupational Therapist (Hackney)

Location:

Hackney, London

Pay Rate:

36.57 per hour

Job Type:

Full-time | Temporary / Agency Contract

Contact Email:

karn@oakwood24.co.uk

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated

Senior Practitioner - Occupational Therapist

to join the

Adults Services Team

within Hackney Council.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced OT looking to step into a senior role, providing expert support, leadership, and clinical guidance to a busy and dynamic team.

You'll play a key role in assessing complex needs, supporting independence, and promoting wellbeing for adults and older people across the borough.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake

complex assessments

of adults and older people with physical, sensory, or cognitive impairments. Provide

specialist advice

on equipment, adaptations, and housing solutions to promote independence. Manage a

caseload of complex cases

and ensure timely delivery of care plans and support packages. Supervise and mentor junior occupational therapists and therapy assistants. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, physiotherapists, and housing officers. Contribute to

service development

, audits, and quality assurance within the Occupational Therapy service. Ensure all work complies with statutory duties under the

Care Act 2014

,

Mental Capacity Act 2005

, and other relevant legislation.

About You

You are an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life for service users.

Essential requirements:

Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification). HCPC registration (Health and Care Professions Council). Demonstrable post-qualifying experience in a local authority or healthcare setting. Strong assessment, report writing, and case management skills. Excellent understanding of moving & handling, equipment provision, and major/minor adaptations. Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise effectively. Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and person-centred practice.

Desirable:

Experience supervising junior staff or students. Knowledge of local authority systems and community-based rehabilitation.

Why Work With Us

Competitive hourly rate of

36.57

. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Flexible working opportunities (hybrid/office-based). Professional development and training opportunities. Opportunity to make a real impact in the community of Hackney.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Occupational Therapist ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your updated CV to:

karn@oakwood24.co.uk

Subject line:

Senior Practitioner - Occupational Therapist - Hackney

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract:

Ongoing (full-time, 36 hours per week)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 36.57 per hour

Work Location: In person