Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist – Brent

Occupational Therapist – Newly Qualified / PO1 Level
📍 Location: Brent, London
💰 Pay Rate: £28.98 per hour
⏰ Hours: 36 hours per week
📅 Contract Type: Temporary

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist to join a supportive Adult Social Care team as part of a structured 12-month preceptorship and development programme.
This role offers an excellent pathway for recently qualified practitioners to build their skills and confidence while delivering meaningful, person-centred occupational therapy interventions that promote independence, health, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete person-centred functional assessments under the Care Act to identify physical, sensory, cognitive, and psychological needs.
• Develop and implement short treatment plans to promote independence in daily living activities.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing an OT service to adults with physical disabilities, complex needs, or mental health conditions.
• Provide equipment, minor adaptations, and demonstrate safe use to clients and carers.
• Support with manual handling assessments and write appropriate care plans.
• Contribute to housing recommendations, including Disabled Facilities Grants and adaptation reports.
• Recognise and raise safeguarding concerns, and with support, undertake Section 42 enquiries following Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
• Apply the Mental Capacity Act and make best-interest decisions where appropriate.
• Participate in learning events, supervision, and training to develop knowledge and skills.
• Review interventions and ensure safe, effective outcomes for clients and carers.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration (or pending).
• Interest in developing a career within Adult Social Care.
• Understanding of strength-based practice and the Care Act framework.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to learning, reflection, and personal development.

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.