Occupational Therapist – Reablement Service

Location: Hackney, London
Job Type: Full-Time
Service Area: Adult Social Care / Reablement

We are seeking experienced Occupational Therapists to support a Reablement at Home service focused on helping individuals regain independence and achieve therapy-led goals within their own homes.

This role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team supporting adults through short-term, outcome-focused interventions designed to reduce long-term reliance on care services and improve wellbeing.

The service supports hospital discharge pathways and promotes a strengths-based approach that enables individuals to regain confidence and daily living skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments within the community
• Support adults with complex and substantial needs to maximise independence
• Develop and review therapy-led reablement plans
• Assess and recommend specialist equipment and adaptations
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary and neighbourhood-based team
• Support safeguarding enquiries and risk management processes
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and students where required
• Maintain accurate records and reports using appropriate systems
• Promote preventative and strengths-based practice
• Work closely with health professionals, carers, and partner agencies

About the Service

The Reablement Service provides short-term interventions of up to 6 weeks, helping service users:

• Regain daily living skills and confidence
• Reduce dependency on long-term care services
• Improve independence and wellbeing
• Receive support within their own home environment

The service works closely with Occupational Therapists, Assistants, health services, and community partners to deliver outcome-focused care.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Experience completing Occupational Therapy assessments within Adult Social Care
• Strong knowledge of reablement, rehabilitation, and preventative practice
• Understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong communication, assessment, and report-writing skills
• Enhanced DBS required

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a therapy-led reablement service
• Multi-disciplinary and collaborative working environment
• Meaningful work supporting adults to regain independence
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for your next opportunity within Adult Social Care and Reablement Services, apply today.