Location
Wembley, Brent, London

Hours
Full Time

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 Access and Information Team serves as the initial contact point for residents seeking Adult Social Care services. The team includes Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and dedicated unqualified staff who work collaboratively to handle enquiries with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency.

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner (Occupational Therapist) to join this team. The role involves providing specialist advice, guidance, and supervision to OT Assistants to maintain high professional standards. You will also deliver direct OT assessments in residents’ homes, supporting Brent’s mission to empower individuals to live independently and improve quality of life across the borough’s diverse communities.

Our Offer to You
- 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 with the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided)
- Family friendly policies including 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 diverse community settings. Experience working with adults with physical disabilities and older people is highly desirable. Familiarity with the provision and management of community equipment and navigating complex care systems is advantageous.

About you
You should be resilient, adaptable, and committed to achieving positive outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Strong collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams, empathetic communication with customers, carers, and professionals, and the ability to balance competing priorities to deliver holistic support are essential. A genuine passion for promoting wellbeing, maximising independence, and empowering individuals from all backgrounds is central to success in this role.

Qualifications
A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) are required.