Occupational Therapist – Adults & Paediatrics - Islington

Social Services Occupational Therapist – Adults & Paediatrics
Location: Hybrid – office/borough attendance required at least 2 days per week
Rate: £32–£38 per hour (umbrella, depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time preferred | Part-time considered (minimum 21 hours over 3 days or 3 long days totalling 25 hours)
Duration: Long-term role (minimum 12 months funding secured)

About the Role
Pertemps are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to work across Adult Social Care and Paediatric cases within a busy social services team. This varied caseload will focus primarily on adults but also include children and young people with complex needs.

• Caseload split: approx. 60–70% Adults | 30–40% Paediatrics
• Caseload volume: 2–3 cases per week (depending on complexity)
• Opportunities for overtime available

Key Responsibilities

• Managing adult social care cases, including major adaptations and manual handling assessments
• Working with children and families on paediatric cases, including major adaptations and assessments for children with challenging behaviours
• Providing holistic assessments within both social care and NHS contexts
• Recommending and facilitating equipment, housing adaptations, and care planning to support independence and safety
• Delivering high-quality reports and working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams

About You

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in social care as an OT
• Proven experience in major adaptations and manual handling (adults)
• Experience of paediatric OT, ideally within social care or NHS, including challenging behaviour cases
• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
• Strong communication and assessment skills, with the ability to manage a mixed caseload

Senior Opportunity This post could be offered as a Senior OT position, with the rate to be reflected based on experience.

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.