Reablement Occupational Therapy Assistant

Reablement Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location: Hackney, London
Pay Rate: £30.81 per hour
Contract Type: Locum / Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full-time

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Reablement Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the dynamic Reablement Service in Hackney. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to residents' independence and wellbeing, supporting people to regain confidence and essential daily living skills following illness, injury, or changes in circumstance.

Working as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, you will assist qualified Occupational Therapists in delivering high-quality reablement interventions and community-based support across Hackney. This is a rewarding position that combines direct client work, problem-solving, and creativity within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with Occupational Therapists to deliver strengths-based assessments and interventions for individuals in need of reablement support.

• Carry out visits to clients' homes to review progress, implement therapy programmes, and promote independence in daily living activities.

• Support with the prescription, fitting, and safe use of equipment and minor adaptations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Provide advice, retraining and practical support to residents and carers, enabling individuals to achieve identified outcomes.

• Assist in the preparation of specifications for minor and major adaptations in consultation with an Occupational Therapist.

• Conduct mobility assessments to support applications for concessionary travel schemes such as Blue Badges, Freedom Passes, and Parking Bays.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records and contribute to service monitoring and evaluation.

• Adhere to relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures, and organisational policies to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.

About You

You will be a proactive, compassionate, and skilled professional who enjoys supporting people to achieve their goals. You will demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, and a commitment to promoting independence through practical, person-centred interventions.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience working in a reablement, rehabilitation, or health and social care setting.

• Understanding of occupational therapy principles and the reablement approach.

• Excellent communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.