Lead Children’s Occupational Therapist
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £55,323 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Lead Occupational Therapist – Children & Young People (0–25)
Start Date: May
Salary: £55,323 – £58,461
Location: Wembley
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday | Hybrid (3 days on site)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Occupational Therapist to join our Children & Young People’s Service. Based at the modern Brent Civic Centre—with an on-site restaurant and excellent facilities—you will lead and manage a small team of three Occupational Therapists, ensuring high-quality service delivery for young people aged 0–25 with disabilities and complex needs.
In this leadership position, you will balance 60% service oversight with 40% direct clinical work, ensuring waiting lists are reduced, caseloads are effectively allocated, and assessments are carried out to support independence, safety, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Service Management (60%)
*Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and professional support to three OTs
*Manage waiting lists and service allocations to ensure timely and effective responses
*Support the team in complex decision-making and safeguarding processes
*Ensure high-quality practice that aligns with legislation, local policies, and best practice guidelines
Clinical Practice (40%)
*Complete specialist OT assessments for children and young people aged 0–25
*Identify functional needs and create tailored recommendations for equipment and home adaptations
*Support families and carers, promoting independence and reducing risk
*Carry out risk assessments for children with complex needs and their support networks
*Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary partners to deliver holistic, child-centred outcomes
Essential Requirements
*HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
*Recognised OT qualification
*Strong knowledge of Paediatric Occupational Therapy
*Experience working with children and young people with disabilities, ideally within Social Care
*Understanding of key legislation including the Disabled Persons Act, Local Government & Housing Act, and related statutory frameworks
*Experience planning and recommending home adaptations following assessments
*Demonstrable experience supporting independence through OT interventions
*Safeguarding knowledge and experience managing risk for children with complex needs
*Experience supervising staff or students
Start Date: May
Salary: £55,323 – £58,461
Location: Wembley
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday | Hybrid (3 days on site)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Occupational Therapist to join our Children & Young People’s Service. Based at the modern Brent Civic Centre—with an on-site restaurant and excellent facilities—you will lead and manage a small team of three Occupational Therapists, ensuring high-quality service delivery for young people aged 0–25 with disabilities and complex needs.
In this leadership position, you will balance 60% service oversight with 40% direct clinical work, ensuring waiting lists are reduced, caseloads are effectively allocated, and assessments are carried out to support independence, safety, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Service Management (60%)
*Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and professional support to three OTs
*Manage waiting lists and service allocations to ensure timely and effective responses
*Support the team in complex decision-making and safeguarding processes
*Ensure high-quality practice that aligns with legislation, local policies, and best practice guidelines
Clinical Practice (40%)
*Complete specialist OT assessments for children and young people aged 0–25
*Identify functional needs and create tailored recommendations for equipment and home adaptations
*Support families and carers, promoting independence and reducing risk
*Carry out risk assessments for children with complex needs and their support networks
*Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary partners to deliver holistic, child-centred outcomes
Essential Requirements
*HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
*Recognised OT qualification
*Strong knowledge of Paediatric Occupational Therapy
*Experience working with children and young people with disabilities, ideally within Social Care
*Understanding of key legislation including the Disabled Persons Act, Local Government & Housing Act, and related statutory frameworks
*Experience planning and recommending home adaptations following assessments
*Demonstrable experience supporting independence through OT interventions
*Safeguarding knowledge and experience managing risk for children with complex needs
*Experience supervising staff or students
Job number 3611855
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