Senior Occupational Therapist

Ackerman Pierce London, England May 9, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Junior

Senior Occupational Therapist focuses on undertake complex occupational therapy assessments with a strong occupational focus.

What the role involves

  • Undertake complex Occupational Therapy assessments with a strong occupational focus.
  • Leading on reablement and outcome-focused care planning for high-need cases.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to junior staff and unregistered colleagues.
  • Coordinate specialist equipment, major adaptations and assistive technology.
  • Carry out advanced moving and handling assessments and risk management.
  • Contribute to safeguarding processes and multi-agency working.

Skills and requirements

  • HCPC Registration.
  • Extensive experience within Adult Social Care.
  • Experience managing complex cases and supporting junior staff.
  • Strong knowledge of reablement and moving & handling.

Confirmed role details

  • A local authority in East London is looking to recruit experienced Senior Occupational Therapists to support the launch of a brand new re-enablement service going live in June.
  • Play a key role in shaping practice, supporting complex cases and driving strengths-based interventions across the team.
  • Each candidate is assigned a dedicated consultant to assist throughout their placement.
  • We offer a fast registration process, help with DBS checks, and guaranteed weekly payments.
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