< Back

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Salary: Up to £30.81 per hour
Location: Hackney

 

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 - Jordan.Peat@connect2hackney.co.uk

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.