Principal Paediatric Occupational Therapist / Team Manager

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist Manager or an aspiring manager seeking an opportunity to lead and develop an innovative paediatric service outside the NHS? The London Borough of Redbridge is seeking a committed and dynamic Principal Paediatric Occupational Therapist / Team Manager for a management post jointly employed by the Housing Department and Children’s Social Care. The role will provide leadership and management of the Children’s Social Care Occupational Therapy Team within the Children with Disabilities Service, working across both departments to support coordinated service delivery.

You will lead a service supporting children with autism, learning disabilities and a wide range of physical needs. The team works with children in their homes, providing interventions that promote participation in social activities, independence and optimal function. Your management role will support the development and delivery of this work, including training and advice that equip parents and carers to respond to each child’s individual needs through an inclusive and functional approach to learning.

Working across the Housing Department and Children’s Social Care, you will promote effective joint working and maintain close partnerships with colleagues in health, education and SEND to deliver a high-quality service. We are seeking a highly motivated professional with leadership potential or management experience, ideally with previous experience of working with children, who can support the team and contribute to service development.

All posts are subject to DBS and Right to Work checks, HCPC membership, and relevant Royal College Membership.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, you can contact Gloria Samuel by email;

This is a full time, permanent position which includes transporting equipment to families homes across Redbridge so a valid driving licence with use of own vehicle is essential.

Interviews will be held asap in November 2026.

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.