Occupational Therapist Assistant

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.