Assistant Occupational Therapist
Service: Prevention & Assessment Reablement Team
Location: Enfield
Contract: Temporary, initially 3 months
Hours: 35 hours per week
Pay: £27.71 per hour (umbrella) / approx. £22 per hour PAYE exclusive
About the Role
Enfield Council is seeking a motivated and compassionate Assistant Occupational Therapist to join the Prevention & Assessment Reablement Team.
This is a reablement-focused role supporting adults to regain independence following illness, injury, hospital discharge, or changes in circumstances. You will work within a strengths-based, person-centred approach that promotes independence, confidence, and reduced reliance on long-term care.
You will contribute to occupational therapy assessments, support reablement planning, and help ensure individuals can safely and effectively use equipment and adaptations in their own homes.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver person-centred reablement interventions focused on independence and daily living (ADLs)
Undertake functional assessments including mobility, transfers, and self-care tasks
Monitor and review progress, contributing to outcome-based reablement reviews
Support Care Act assessments where required
Recommend and support safe use of equipment such as grab rails and perching stools
Ensure service users are confident and safe using provided equipment and adaptations
Apply professional judgement when assessing needs, eligibility, and risk
Manage workload effectively within deadlines and budget constraints
Maintain accurate records in line with data protection and council policies
Contribute to service improvement, team meetings, and continuous development
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced in health or social care settings supporting adults with diverse needs
Knowledgeable in reablement and rehabilitation approaches
Skilled in person-centred and strengths-based practice
Confident completing assessments and support plans
Comfortable using IT systems and maintaining accurate records
Able to communicate clearly in spoken and written English
Able to manage complex or challenging situations with professionalism
Flexible and willing to work across the boroughEssential Requirements
Experience working with adults in health or social care
Understanding of disability and its impact on daily living
Ability to complete assessments and support planning
Level 3 Trusted Assessor (or willingness to work towards this)
Knowledge of reablement and rehabilitation principles
Strong IT skills (MS Office and case recording systems)
Ability to travel independently across the borough (full driving licence required)Desirable Requirements
Experience in an Occupational Therapy setting
Experience using social care recording systems
Familiarity with Care Act (2014) assessments and processes