Job Summary We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually. We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click important-information-for-applicants (north-ayrshire.gov.uk) An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Assessment and Reablement Team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. You will be part of a highly skilled and dedicated team, working under the guidance of the Reablement Team Manager to deliver high-quality reablement support across North Ayrshire. Our service focuses on providing individuals with a period of rehabilitation designed to help them retain or regain skills, independence, and confidence in their daily lives. Key Responsibilities • Screen and manage referrals to the Reablement Service. • Carry out functional assessments and goal setting to support service users in maximising independence. • Provide clear advice, guidance, and practical support to enable positive rehabilitation outcomes. • Work collaboratively with colleagues and service users to deliver person-centred reablement programmes. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives, supporting them to achieve their personal goals and live more independently. For more details see the attached Role Profile below. Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work. Staff Values & Behaviours North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy. Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Staff values and behaviours (north-ayrshire.gov.uk). Additional Information References For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process PVG (both) This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children or protected adults Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/. For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit Pre-employment checks (north-ayrshire.gov.uk). Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete. Our Workstyles As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles: Agile – 100% of time spent working agile (flexibly) and interacting with others. Able to work at home, office or multiple locations. May be required to attend office on set days/rota basis as the role requires. This post has been allocated the workstyle: Agile More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).. If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.