Therapist (Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist)

Overview

Are you a passionate and experienced therapist ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference in people''s lives? Islington Council is looking for a Senior Therapist to join our Integrated Discharge Service (IDS) — a fast-paced, resident-focused team supporting individuals transitioning from hospital to home. As a Senior Therapist, you''ll play a pivotal role in shaping care pathways that promote independence, recovery, and wellbeing. You''ll lead a team of Occupational and Physiotherapists, design strength-based interventions, and collaborate across health and social care to ensure timely, safe, and person-centred discharges. You''ll be at the heart of innovation, working closely with Islington''s Front Door and Reablement teams to co-create reablement plans and goals that empower residents to thrive in their communities.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a skilled therapy team, promoting best practice and continuous development

Oversee assessments and interventions that reduce hospital stays and prevent readmissions

Screen all new referrals from hospital teams, making decisions about the appropriate care pathway to support safe and timely discharge

Champion strength-based, person-centred approaches to care

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver impactful reablement plans

Support service development and contribute to strategic planning and quality assurance

Uphold safeguarding standards and ensure legal and policy compliance

We offer flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment where your voice matters. As part of our commitment to agile working, you''ll be included in a 7-day roster, including weekends, ensuring our residents receive the support they need when they need it most — and giving you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, responsive service.

Note:

Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Qualifications

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist

Proven experience in community-based therapy and hospital discharge pathways

Strong leadership and supervision skills

Deep understanding of adult social care legislation and safeguarding practices

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice

Passion for empowering residents and driving positive change

Additional InformationIslington is a place rich with diversity and culture. We are committed to challenging inequality and to looking after our people as well as the place and the planet. We operate a CARE values framework (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, empowering) and pursue equality, equity, and inclusion in all we do.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Some posts are subject to disclosures and checks, including enhanced DBS, HCPC registration, qualifications checks, and reference checks.

Disability Confident Scheme: We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment.

Benefits

Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service

Flexible working arrangements and a 35-hour working week

Learning and development opportunities

London Living Wage where applicable

Excellent local government pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships

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