Occupational Therapist Reablement Service

Civic Recruitment Limited; Hackney (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Reablement at Home Service in Hackney, London. You will deliver specialist OT interventions, undertake comprehensive assessments and develop therapy-led reablement plans to maximise independence following hospital discharge.

You will work with service users, carers and multidisciplinary teams to promote strengths-based practice and reduce ongoing social care needs, in a 5-month contract with a local authority.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration are essential.
• Experience in adult social care, reablement or discharge-to-assess services is required.
• Strong report writing, assessment and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive OT assessments for adults with complex needs.
• Develop personalised Reablement Therapy Plans with agreed outcomes.
• Support independence in daily living and living skills.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and reablement providers.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to reduce long-term care needs.
• Provide guidance to reablement teams and carers.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, timely and compliant.
• Support hospital discharge pathways and safe discharge planning.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Caseload management

Report writing & analysis

IT & case recording

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Tools

Telecare & Assistive Technology

Job description

Occupational Therapist Reablement Service

Hackney, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/10/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

5 Month Contract With A local Authority

Job Purpose

To deliver specialist Occupational Therapy interventions within the Reablement at Home Service , supporting adults to regain, retain and maximise their independence following hospital discharge or deterioration in daily functioning. The postholder will undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments, develop and oversee therapy-led reablement plans, and work closely with service users, carers, reablement providers and multidisciplinary professionals to reduce dependency on long-term care services. The role will promote a strengths-based, preventative approach, enabling individuals to achieve person-centred goals and improve their quality of life within their own homes.

As part of Hackney’s "Reablement First" approach, the Occupational Therapist will play a key role in supporting hospital discharge pathways, preventing unnecessary care dependency and reducing demand for ongoing social care services.

Key Responsibilities

Reablement & Occupational Therapy Practice

• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments for adults with complex physical, functional and environmental needs.
• Develop personalised Reablement Therapy Plans focused on achieving agreed outcomes and goals.
• Support individuals to obtain, regain or retain skills required for independent living.
• Promote a "doing with, not doing for" approach to maximise independence and confidence.
• Complete functional assessments relating to:
  • Personal care
  • Mobility
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication management
  • Daily living activities
  • Community access
• Monitor and review reablement outcomes throughout the intervention period.
• Identify opportunities to reduce or prevent long-term care needs.
• Support timely and effective hospital discharge arrangements.
• Apply strengths-based and preventative practice principles to all interventions.

Assessment, Equipment & Adaptations

• Assess the need for specialist equipment and adaptations.
• Recommend and prescribe appropriate equipment to maximise independence.
• Develop specifications for minor and major adaptations.
• Assess moving and handling requirements.
• Identify and manage risks associated with equipment and environmental adaptations.
• Complete assessments under:
  • Care Act 2014
  • Mental Capacity Act
  • Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
• Assess and prescribe Telecare and Assistive Technology solutions.

Reablement Service Delivery

• Work collaboratively with commissioned reablement providers.
• Review progress against agreed therapy goals.
• Reduce levels of support as service users achieve greater independence.
• Provide advice, consultation and guidance to reablement teams.
• Support service users to access community resources and local support networks.
• Promote wellbeing, independence and social inclusion.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action.
• Participate in safeguarding enquiries where required.
• Undertake complex risk assessments and risk management planning.
• Ensure interventions promote safe independence and positive risk-taking.
• Escalate concerns appropriately in line with policy and procedures.

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and support Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Support Occupational Therapy students and junior practitioners where required.
• Monitor performance, standards and quality of practice within the team.
• Contribute to workforce development and professional learning.

Multi-Disciplinary Working

• Work within integrated neighbourhood teams.
• Collaborate with:
  • Adult Social Care
  • Health Services
  • Community Rehabilitation Teams
  • Hospital Discharge Teams
  • Voluntary Sector Organisations
  • Housing Services
  • Reablement Providers
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, care planning and reviews.

Documentation & Professional Practice

• Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant records.
• Produce detailed assessment reports and recommendations.
• Ensure all documentation is outcome-focused and person-centred.
• Comply with RCOT standards and professional registration requirements.
• Participate in continued professional development and reflective practice.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Significant experience undertaking Occupational Therapy assessments within Adult Social Care or Community Services.
• Experience working within reablement, rehabilitation or discharge-to-assess services.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Care Act 2014
  • Mental Capacity Act
  • Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
  • Safeguarding Adults Procedures
  • Strengths-Based Practice
  • Reablement and Rehabilitation Models
• Experience recommending specialist equipment and adaptations.
• Experience undertaking moving and handling assessments.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong report writing, assessment and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good IT and case recording skills.
• Experience within hospital discharge or integrated discharge services.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience prescribing Telecare and Assistive Technology.
• Experience within local authority Adult Social Care services.
• Knowledge of neighbourhood working and integrated care models.
• Experience supporting reablement providers and commissioned services.

Additional Information

• Location: Hackney Service Centre, London (Community-Based Visits Required)