Job Description
Occupational Therapy Assistant
£30.81 per hour | London Borough of Hackney
Hackney Council is strengthening its Occupational Therapy and Reablement services to tackle a significant backlog and improve access to timely, person-centred support. We are expanding our frontline workforce to increase capacity, reduce delays, and help residents receive the essential equipment, adaptations and support they need.
We are seeking a committed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our Adult Social Care service and play a key role in delivering high-quality, strengths-based interventions.
About the Role
As an OTA, you will work under the supervision of qualified Occupational Therapists to:
* Carry out strengths-based OT assessments
* Complete reviews for residents receiving OT equipment or domiciliary care
* Support the assessment and provision of specialist equipment and environmental adaptations
* Deliver functional retraining, advice and interventions that promote safety and independence
* Identify risks and contribute to safeguarding processes
* Accurately record case notes and maintain high-quality documentation
* Work collaboratively with service users, carers and a wide range of professionals
You will also support Hackney's growing Reablement Service, including:
* Reablement at Home - supporting residents discharged home with reablement potential
* Reablement Assessment Flats - providing short-term assessment accommodation at Rose Court and Leander Court
This role is central to Hackney's ambition to move toward a Reablement First approach, offering short-term, independence-focused support to more residents.
What We're Looking For
* Experience completing OT or functional assessments
* Strong communication and partnership-working skills
* Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently
* Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, assistive technology and strength-based practice
* Understanding of equipment, adaptations and the needs of adults with physical or sensory disabilities
* Trusted Assessor qualification (or willingness to obtain)
Why Join Hackney?
* A service undergoing meaningful transformation
* Supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment
* Opportunities for ongoing development
* Make a direct impact by helping reduce the borough's OT backlog
* Contribute to pioneering reablement pathways
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're a motivated OTA or experienced support worker looking to step into a rewarding, developmental role - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us deliver timely, independence-focused support to Hackney residents. Get in touch with QSW Talent Partner -
Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.