Job Description
Are you ready to make a real positive impact on another person's life?
If you are, then you might be really well suited to a career in Occupational Therapy. We are recruiting to an Occupational Therapy Assistant in our Occupational Therapy Team, located in Hastings. This a part time post of 18.5 hours per week. Some experience in health and social care preferred and you must have a desire to make a difference.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you can make a real difference to a person's life whether that be in a clinic environment or in the community visiting people in their homes.
East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is working to increase its integrated approach to the delivery of health and social care services. ESCC Occupational Therapy Services is looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants to be part of this process.
The role will include assessing Adults in line with the Care Act. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will have a pivotal role in the well-being agenda and inform the interventions needed to meet clients' and carers assessed eligible needs. You will manage and reduce risks, allowing clients to remain as safe as possible in their own homes, using a reablement approach.
The role will involve using a range of strength-based solutions to enhance independence and reduce risk - including daily living equipment, minor housing adaptations and joint working with partner agencies.
We will support you to develop the skills you'll need to manage the challenges of this role within a learning environment built on a culture of continual professional development.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who Are
* Energetic
* Self-motivated
* Committed to working across agencies
* Committed to strengthening partnerships, particularly with health
* Passionate about developing your career
To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .
Face to Face Interviews will be held at St Mary's House, Eastbourne BN7 1UU in the afternoons of 18th/19th/20th March 2026. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details
In return we will offer you a comprehensive induction programme, regular supervision and training and development opportunities together with hybrid/agile working.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, you can contact Karen Johnson – OT Practice Manager.
For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex.
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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.