£36.00 per hour | London Borough of Hackney
Hackney is transforming the way we deliver Occupational Therapy - we need passionate, experienced practitioners to help drive that change. If you're a Senior OT or Senior Physiotherapist who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, is committed to high‑quality practice, and wants to make an immediate impact for residents, this is the perfect opportunity.
Why We Need You
Hackney's Therapy service is facing unprecedented demand. We are expanding our team to increase capacity, reduce delays, and deliver timely, strengths‑based and person‑centred practice across adult services.
Be Part of Hackney's Reablement Expansion
The long‑term goal?
A Reablement First approach where reablement is considered for most adults requiring support. You will help embed this vision as our service grows and expands community‑based referrals, working collaboratively across Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams.
About the Role
As a Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist or Senior Physiotherapist, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our service.
You will:
Hold and manage a small caseload of complex and challenging cases
Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and supervision to therapists, apprentices and students
Lead high‑quality, analytical assessments and evidence‑based interventions
Drive professional standards, innovation and continuous improvement in practice
Represent therapy services within multi‑agency forums and contribute to strategic development
Oversee safeguarding investigations as a Safeguarding Adults Manager
Ensure compliance with the Care Act 2014, MCA, safeguarding guidance and local frameworks
Champion strengths‑based, personalised, independence‑focused practice
You will be joining a motivated service committed to raising standards, improving outcomes and redesigning pathways to benefit Hackney residents.What We're Looking For
We would love to hear from you if you have:
3+ years' post‑qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist in Adult Services
Strong knowledge of the Care Act, MCA, safeguarding and reablement practice
Experience supporting and developing others through mentoring, supervision or shadowing
Confidence managing complex cases and clinical risk
Strong communication, decision‑making and leadership skills
HCPC registration
RCOT membership (OTs) or CSP membership (Physiotherapists)Why Join Hackney?
A supportive, forward‑thinking team with strong leadership
Opportunities to develop reablement pathways and influence service design
A chance to make immediate, meaningful impact for residents
Commitment to diversity, collaboration and professional growthHackney is a borough that values innovation, compassion and high‑quality care. Join us and help shape a stronger, more responsive therapy service.
To Apply
Get in touch with QSW Talent Partner
Jordan Peat - (url removed)
Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£36.00 - £36.00 per hour