Occupational Therapist – Discharge Service, Islington.

Occupational Therapist – Discharge Service – Islington, Greater London. 
Rate: £29.62 per hour.
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week – Flexible working home and office based. 

Pertemps are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join the dynamic and fast paced integrated discharge team for the local authority in Islington.

The Occupational Therapist will support the residents of Islington that are being supported at home from hospital after discharge. 

The Occupational Therapy role is key in supporting assessing risk and designing interventions for Islington Residents at various stages of the Hospital Pathway to support people using their strength and achieving their outcomes. This could include:

• Supporting the Discharge to Assess pathway through the screening of referral documentation and decision making around how to plan and support people home.
• Post discharge assessment of people in their homes by providing therapy interventions, to support independence, recovery or prevent admission. This could include consideration of the environment, provision of equipment and minor adaptations, alternative ways to manage daily activities or manual handling recommendations.
• Work with people on discharge pathways to design Reablement Plans and Goals, focused on strength-based practice and achievement of outcomes.

Must Have:

• Registered with the HCPC. 
• Enhanced DBS & barred list (Child & Adult)
• A degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.

Why Work With Pertemps Social Care?
We’re not your typical recruitment agency. Pertemps Social Care puts people first—whether that’s the candidates we support or the teams we help build. Our consultants are experienced, friendly, and focused on finding roles that genuinely suit you.

• A dedicated consultant with access to all Social Work, OT and Educational Psychologist roles across the UK

• Hassle-free onboarding and compliance
• Fast, reliable weekly payroll
• Transparent, supportive service throughout your placement

Refer & Earn – £250 Per Referral!
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Apply Now or Get in Touch
If this sounds like the right fit – or you’d like to explore other OT, Educational Psychologist or social care opportunities – reach out today:
📧 Email: Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 Call: 07471 306 880
Our other roles we’re hiring for include:

• Social Worker (Children & Adults)
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Mental Health Social Worker
• MASH, LAC, and more