Occupational Therapy Assistant – Duty Team - London

Pertemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the OT Duty Team at Haringey Council. Your role will involve supporting residents to promote independence through equipment and adaptations. Strong communication skills and confidence with IT systems are required. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting individuals in a healthcare or social care setting preferred.
• Full UK driving licence is preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Contact and assess residents for triage and OT assessments.
• Work with families to promote independence through adaptations.
• Carry out home visits providing excellent customer care.
• Collect, deliver, and demonstrate small equipment items.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Confidence with IT systems

Excellent customer service

Empathy

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapy Assistant – Duty Team
Location: Haringey Council
Pay: £23.71 per hour

Pertemps is recruiting an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the OT Duty Team at Haringey Council.

In this role, you will:

• Contact and assess residents waiting for triage, OT assessments, or equipment to make their homes more accessible.
• Work with families of children, older people, and adults with disabilities or long-term health conditions to promote independence through equipment and adaptations.
• Carry out home visits and assessments, providing excellent customer care at all times.
• Collect, deliver, install, and demonstrate safe use of small equipment items (e.g. bath boards, toilet frames, commodes) from a local Haringey store.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence with IT systems and processes.
• Excellent customer service and the ability to work empathetically with residents.
• A full UK driving licence is preferable, but not essential (taxi expenses can be claimed for equipment delivery).

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to residents’ lives by supporting independence and enabling safe, accessible living environments.

Interested? Get in touch with [e-mail] today to find out more!