Location
Wembley, London Borough of Brent

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£51,138 per annum

About the Role
Brent Council offers a great opportunity to progress your Occupational Therapy career within a vibrant and diverse London borough. Brent spans both inner and outer London and is known for its rich ethnic and cultural diversity, creating a unique community valued by residents and workers alike. The council is undergoing a significant transformation to better meet community needs, making this an exciting time to join.

The Advanced Practitioner (Occupational Therapist) will join Brent’s Access and Information Team, the initial contact point for residents seeking Adult Social Care services. The team includes Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and dedicated unqualified staff working collaboratively to handle enquiries with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency.

This role is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist with extensive experience working with adults with physical disabilities and older people. The successful candidate will provide specialist advice, guidance, and supervision to OT Assistants, ensuring high professional standards. In addition to supporting colleagues, the Advanced Practitioner will deliver direct OT assessments in residents’ homes, contributing to Brent’s mission to empower individuals to live independently and improve quality of life across the borough’s diverse communities.

Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, Brent Council provides a range of benefits including:
- A £5,000 ‘golden hello’ for OTs new to Brent upon completion of probation
- An annual retention payment of £3,000 for eligible frontline workers and managers from Grade PO2 – PO7
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service
- Very generous employer pension contribution
- Flexible working hours and opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided)
- Family friendly policies such as parental leave
- Access to affordable parking nearby and Zipcar scheme
- Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential counselling
- Season ticket loan for public transport
- Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities
- Access to My Brent Rewards for discounts on big brands, local offers, travel, cinema, and shopping vouchers

Experience
Proven experience in Adult Social Care is essential, particularly in assessing and enabling independence within a diverse community setting. Experience working with adults with physical disabilities and older people is highly desirable. Familiarity with the provision and management of community equipment and the ability to navigate complex care systems under pressure are important.

About you
You should be resilient, adaptable, and committed to achieving positive outcomes. The role requires effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and empathetic communication with customers, carers, and professionals. You must be able to balance competing priorities and deliver holistic support. A genuine passion for promoting wellbeing, maximising independence, and empowering individuals from all backgrounds is central to success.

Qualifications
You must hold a recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and maintain current registration with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC).