Occupational Therapist

Salary range: £44,685 - £48,003 p.a. incl. London weighting

• A £5000 ‘golden hello’ for OTs new to Brent, upon completion of their probationary period.
• An annual retention payment of £3000 for eligible frontline workers and managers from Grade PO2 – PO7
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours of work: 36 hours per week
• Location: Civic Centre or other locations from time to time

A Great Opportunity to join Brent as an Occupational Therapist

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

The Access and Information Team serves as the vital first point of contact for anyone seeking support or guidance from Brent’s Adult Social Care services. This team acts as both a gateway and a guide, offering comprehensive information and practical advice to the general public, customer’s, carers, and a range of health and social care professionals. Whether the question is about eligibility for support, navigating complex care systems, or accessing essential community resources, the team is equipped to provide helpful, accurate responses that empower our customers to make informed decisions.

Comprised of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and dedicated unqualified staff—including Care Assessors and Occupational Therapy Assistants—the team works collaboratively to ensure that every enquiry is handled with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency. Their collective expertise allows them to assess needs holistically and offer tailored solutions, whether those involve signposting to appropriate services, arranging urgent interventions, or providing preventative support to promote independence and wellbeing.

In line with Brent Council’s commitment to innovation and excellence, we are seeking to expand our team with two permanent Occupational Therapists. These roles offer a unique opportunity to make a real difference at the very front line of adult social care, supporting our customer from all walks of life across the borough’s richly diverse communities. As part of our forward-thinking, people-centred service, you will play a key role in helping residents maximise their independence, improve their quality of life, and remain safely in their own homes for as long as possible.

You will be joining a dynamic, supportive group of professionals at a time of positive transformation for Brent. If you are passionate about making an impact and are eager to contribute to a service that values diversity, continuous learning, and innovation, we encourage you to consider this rewarding opportunity.

The Person

You Will:

• possess a recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and maintain current registration with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC). 
• have proven experience in Adult Social Care is essential, particularly a background in assessing and enabling independence within a diverse community setting. 
• have familiarity with the provision and management of community equipment is highly desirable, as is an ability to navigate complex care systems and deliver tailored solutions under pressure.
• thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to positive outcomes. You should be able to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, communicate empathetically with customer s, carers, and professionals, and balance competing priorities to deliver holistic support. 
• have experience working in varied community settings and a genuine passion for promoting wellbeing, maximising independence, and empowering individuals of all backgrounds is central to success in this role.

Closing date: 2 November 2025 (23:59)
  Additional Information 

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.   Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.   As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  recruitment@brent.gov.uk    Job Description