Average Occupational Therapist salary in London

Our client, Brent Council are looking for a Occupational Therapist to join their Team. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated Double-Handed Project Team. This innovative service aims to review and reduce double-handed care packages where appropriate, promoting safe, sustainable, and person-centred single-handed care. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of manual handling, equipment provision, and environmental adaptation to support individuals in achieving maximum independence and dignity. Working collaboratively with social workers, care agencies, and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will lead on complex case reviews to ensure care delivery is both safe and efficient, contributing to least restrictive practice and achieving cost savings across the system. Key Duties and Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify functional ability, care needs, and opportunities for single-handed care. Apply advanced manual handling knowledge to prescribe, demonstrate, and implement suitable moving and handling equipment, assistive technology, and adaptations. Work closely with social workers, care agencies, and care coordinators to plan, trial, and implement safe reductions in double-handed care where appropriate. Provide expert training, guidance, and risk management advice to carers, families, and support staff in the safe use of equipment and handling techniques. Ensure all interventions uphold least restrictive practice principles, promoting independence and dignity while maintaining safety. Contribute to organisational efficiency through careful review and redesign of care packages that deliver sustainable cost savings without compromising quality of care. Prepare clear, evidence-based reports, risk assessments, and recommendations in line with professional standards and statutory requirements. Monitor outcomes and provide follow-up reviews to ensure interventions remain safe, effective, and person-centred. Liaise with DFG (Disabled Facilities Grant) teams, reablement services, and equipment providers to support holistic care planning. Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records in accordance with HCPC and organisational standards. About You You will be a qualified and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with a solid background in community practice, rehabilitation, and manual handling. You will demonstrate confidence in complex risk assessment, intervention planning, and collaboration across professional boundaries. Essential skills and qualities include: Extensive knowledge and practical experience in manual handling and equipment provision. Ability to assess and implement single-handed care solutions safely and effectively. Strong partnership working skills with social workers, care agencies, and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes. Understanding of least restrictive practice principles and how these relate to independence, dignity, and safeguarding. Sound clinical reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Commitment to improving efficiency, achieving cost savings, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. Why Join Us This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping a forward-thinking, outcome-focused service that promotes independence and sustainability in adult care. You will join a supportive team that values innovation, professional growth, and shared learning. Your expertise will directly enhance the wellbeing of service users while contributing to a more efficient, compassionate, and person-centred care system. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobsReferral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Location: London Working Pattern: On Site / Sessional Contract Type: Ad-hocPay Rate: £50.00 per hour We are seeking an experienced Sensory Integration Occupational Therapist to join our team supporting children and young people with sensory processing difficulties. You will work closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to assess sensory needs, deliver targeted interventions, and support functional participation in daily activities. The role involves conducting comprehensive sensory assessments, implementing evidence-based interventions, developing individualized therapy plans, and providing guidance and training to parents, carers, and educators. You will play a key role in promoting engagement, independence, and wellbeing through creative, client-centered therapy approaches. Key Responsibilities: Conduct sensory integration assessments and identify sensory processing challenges.Develop and implement individualized therapy programs to support functional outcomes.Provide direct therapy sessions using sensory-rich interventions and activities.Educate and support families, carers, and school staff in strategies to manage sensory needs.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including educators, social workers, and healthcare professionals.Monitor and document progress, adjusting interventions based on outcomes.Contribute to service development, training, and best practice initiatives. Requirements: BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy.HCPC registration (essential).Minimum 2 years' experience working with children and young people with SEND.Experience contributing to EHCPs in educational or clinical settings.Strong assessment, report-writing, and communication skills.Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.Professional indemnity & public liability insurance.Specialized training or certification in Sensory Integration (e.g., Ayres Sensory Integration®) preferred. Additional Information: Enhanced DBS with Children and Adults Barred List required.Travel across London may be required to visit schools and clients.All safeguarding and compliance checks must be completed before starting. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Location: London Working Pattern: On Site Contract Type: Temp / Ad-hoc Pay Rate: £30-£40 per hour We are seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to support a Local Authority in conducting statutory EHCP assessments. You will carry out specialist occupational therapy assessments, provide clear evidence-based recommendations, and contribute to legally compliant EHCPs to support children's development, access to education, and independence. You will work closely with schools, families, and Local Authority teams to ensure integrated support. Key Responsibilities: Conduct paediatric occupational therapy assessments for children undergoing EHCNAs.Provide outcome-focused EHCP recommendations.Collaborate with schools, families, and multidisciplinary professionals.Support annual reviews and contribute to ongoing EHCP processes.Maintain accurate clinical records in line with safeguarding and data protection standards. Requirements: BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy.HCPC registration (essential).Minimum 2 years' experience working with children and young people with SEND.Experience contributing to EHCPs in educational or clinical settings.Strong assessment, report-writing, and communication skills.Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.Professional indemnity & public liability insurance. Desirable: Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).Experience in early years, mainstream, or specialist schools.Knowledge of sensory integration, autism, or physical disabilities.Experience delivering training to school staff or families. AdditionalInformation: Consultancy position with flexible working.Travel to schools/settings may be required.All safeguarding and vetting checks must be completed prior to starting. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.