Occupational Therapist

Salary range: £44,685 - £48,003 p.a. inc. London weighting. A £5000 ‘golden hello’ for OTs new to Brent, upon completion of their probationary period. An annual retention payment of £3000 for eligible frontline workers and managers from Grade PO2 – PO7.

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time.

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join the Complex OT Long-Term Team within Adult Social Care at the London Borough of Brent. This role is suited to an Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about working with adults with complex physical, functional, and housing needs and is committed to strengths-based, person-centred practice.

In this role, you will manage a varied caseload and provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions to support residents to live safely and independently. Key responsibilities include:

• Completing OT assessments, including manual handling assessments and the recommendation of equipment
• Assessing and recommending minor and major adaptations
• Supporting housing and home environment assessments
• Contributing to safe and timely placement discharges
• Supporting risk management and safeguarding processes
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team including Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Sensory Impairment Officers, and Care Assessors. Practice in Brent is strengths-based, promoting independence, positive risk-taking, and supporting residents to remain active and influential members of their communities.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with excellent communication skills, professional judgment, and enthusiasm for working in adult social care or community settings. You will have:

• A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience in manual handling, equipment provision, and adaptations
• Knowledge of housing-related assessments and community-based OT practice
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage caseloads, and work autonomously

Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS). Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles. Supportive family-friendly policies for parents, guardians, and carers. Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities. Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career. Monthly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions. Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment.

Join us and be part of a team that values independence, collaboration, and community impact. Make a difference every day in Brent!

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us.