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Occupational Therapist Job details Posting date: 06 November 2025 Salary: £44,685 to £48,0per year Additional salary information: An annual retention payment of £3000 for eligible frontline workers and managers from Grade PO2 – PO7 Hours: Full time Closing date: 12 November 2025 Location: Wembley, North West London Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week Company: London Borough of Brent Council Job type: Permanent Job reference: 2599 Apply for this job Summary Brent is a borough full of energy, opportunity and community pride. Spanning both inner and outer London, our diversity and ambition make Brent a truly unique place to live and work. We are seeking two Occupational Therapists to join our Access and Information Team within Adult Social Care. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference at the frontline of service delivery, supporting residents across Brent’s richly diverse communities to live independently and improve their quality of life. You will be part of a collaborative, people-centred team of professionals who are passionate about innovation, continuous learning and delivering high-quality, person-focused support. As part of Brent’s Access and Information Team, you will play a key role in supporting residents to navigate services and achieve independence. You will: - Undertake holistic assessments of residents’ needs to support independence, safety and wellbeing - Recommend and arrange suitable equipment, adaptations or reablement interventions - Provide advice and support to residents, carers and professionals, ensuring timely and accurate guidance - Work closely with Social Workers, Care Assessors, OT Assistants and other health and social care colleagues - Contribute to service improvement, innovation and person-centred practice within the team - Promote independence and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions through early intervention and collaborative problem-solving We’re looking for someone with: - A recognised Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - Experience in Adult Social Care with a focus on assessment, equipment provision and enablement - A strong understanding of community-based occupational therapy and reablement approaches - The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment - Strong communication and relationship-building skills with residents, carers and professionals - A genuine passion for empowering people to live safely and independently within their community Experience in managing community equipment and delivering creative, person-centred solutions will be highly valued. Why join us? We know people achieve their best when they feel 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 parents, guardians and carers - Health and wellbeing support including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - Financial support including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans - Travel perks such as Zipcar access, affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and great onsite facilities - Learning and development opportunities to help grow your career - Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment Additional benefits include: - £5,000 ‘golden hello’ for OTs new to Brent (upon completion of probation) - £3,000 annual retention payment for eligible frontline staff and managers (PO2 – PO7) How to apply Closing date: Wednesday 12 November 2025 Please click ‘Apply’ and include a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification. CVs are welcome but must be accompanied by a supporting statement. Brent Council welcomes applications from all communities and encourages applicants to complete the diversity section of the application. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and offer reasonable adjustments. If you require any adjustments, please contact Roles in areas involving children, young people or vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS and other pre-employment checks. Application data may be shared with Cifas to help prevent fraud and misconduct. For more information on how your data is used and your rights, visit https://jobsincare.com/job/jdwpkWcjY0Fj Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .