Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hackney, London (community-based role)
36 hours per week
Initial 3-month contract (with potential extension)
£30.81 per hour (Umbrella) / £22.85 per hour (PAYE, exclusive)
About the Role
Hackney Council is launching an innovative Reablement at Home pilot service, designed to help residents regain independence and achieve therapy-led goals in their own homes.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking service that is shifting Adult Social Care towards a “reablement-first” approach—focusing on independence, wellbeing, and reducing long-term care needs.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will work closely with Occupational Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver short-term, outcome-focused interventions that empower individuals to rebuild skills, confidence, and autonomy.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out strengths-based OT assessments and reviews under supervision
Support delivery of person-centred reablement plans (typically up to 6 weeks)
Assist service users to regain independence in daily living activities (e.g. mobility, personal care, meal prep)
Recommend and arrange equipment and minor adaptations
Promote a “doing with” approach rather than “doing for”
Monitor progress and adjust support in line with achieved outcomes
Maintain accurate case records and reports using IT systems
Work collaboratively with OTs, social workers, healthcare professionals, and carersAbout the Service
Short-term intervention (up to 6 weeks per service user)
Up to 4 visits per day, tailored to individual needs
Focus on hospital discharge support and preventing long-term care dependency
Delivered in service users’ homes across Hackney
Based at Hackney Service Centre with regular community visitsRequirements Essential:
Trusted Assessor Qualification
Experience in occupational therapy or reablement settings
Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and relevant legislation
Experience supporting individuals with physical or sensory disabilities
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage a varied caseload independentlyDesirable:
Experience recommending assistive technology / Telecare
Understanding of adaptations and equipment provisionKey Skills & Attributes
Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to person-centred and strengths-based practice
Confident using IT systems for case management
Adaptable, proactive, and solutions-focusedWhy Join This Project?
Be part of a new, innovative service model shaping future care delivery
Make a direct impact on hospital discharge pathways and independence outcomes
Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
Gain valuable experience in a high-profile local authority pilotIf you're an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant looking to make a real difference in a progressive service, we’d love to hear from you
