Adaptations OT Assistant — Full-Time Locum in Hackney

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time consistency

Hourly pay up to £30.81

Dynamic working environment

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd. is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Adaptations Team in Hackney on an ongoing full-time locum basis.

You will perform assessments, provide equipment and adaptation recommendations, and support individuals with substantial needs to stay safe and independent at home. Ideal candidates will have OT-related experience, strong assessment skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience working within Occupational Therapy, Adult Social Care, Housing Adaptations, Rehabilitation, or related setting.
• Experience supporting assessments, equipment provision, and adaptation recommendations.
• Understanding of promoting independence, disability support, and person-centred practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency environments.
• Competent in maintaining electronic records and utilising digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions, providing advice, retraining, and recommendations for equipment and environmental adaptations.
• Prepare accurate specifications for environmental adaptations under OT guidance.
• Identify and manage risks associated with specialist equipment and home adaptations.
• Conduct mobility assessments and support concessionary travel schemes access (Blue Badges, Freedom Passes, parking bays).
• Ensure effective use of service resources including time, equipment and funding.
• Work with service users, carers, Occupational Therapists, housing teams, and partner agencies.
• Provide information, advice, and signposting to relevant community and universal services.
• Assess and recommend TeleCare and assistive technology solutions where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records in line with service standards and local authority requirements.

Skills

OT experience

Assessment skills

Person-centred care

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd. is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Adaptations Team in Hackney on an ongoing full-time locum basis.

You will perform assessments, provide equipment and adaptation recommendations, and support individuals with substantial needs to stay safe and independent at home. Ideal candidates will have OT-related experience, strong assessment skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.