Occupational Therapist

Help shape brighter futures for children and young people with disabilities in Brent. 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.
The Post

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy Service. You will play a vital role in supporting children and young people with disabilities, helping them thrive at home and in their communities.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Undertake specialist functional assessments within children’s homes, schools and community settings.
• Recommend and coordinate the provision of equipment, seating, manual handling plans and minor adaptations.
• Work closely with families, carers and professionals to develop personalised plans that promote independence, inclusion, play and participation.
• Contribute to the design of major home adaptations, collaborating with Housing, surveyors, architects and partner agencies.
• Provide high quality written reports to support Disabled Facilities Grants, rehousing applications and statutory assessments.
You will be part of a supportive OT team with access to clinical supervision, professional development, and close links to adult OT colleagues across the council.

The Person

We are looking for someone who is:

• Holds a Degree /Diploma from the College of Occupational Therapist or equivalent and OT registered with the Health Care Professionals Council
• Child focused and compassionate, with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children with disabilities.
• Clinically confident, able to carry out detailed assessments and make evidence based recommendations.
• Analytical and solution focused, able to identify risks, problem solve creatively and deliver practical outcomes.
• Collaborative and open, working effectively with parents, carers, schools, health professionals and housing colleagues.
• Organised and reliable, able to manage a varied caseload and adapt to changing priorities.
• A reflective practitioner, committed to ongoing learning, supervision and high professional standards.

Why join us?

We know people achieve their best when they feed valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:

• 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 parent, guardians, and carers
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment