Occupational Therapy Assistant - Adult social care

Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rate: £25.05 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Contract: Temporary (via Pertemps)
Working Pattern: Hybrid – mix of home working, office-based work, and on-site client premises
Start Date: Immediate start required

About the Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Adult Social Care service in North London. The role involves providing a professional fieldwork service to adults with physical or sensory disabilities, including individuals who are terminally ill, and supporting their carers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a professional fieldworker service to service users and carers
• Undertake appropriate assessments of need in line with current legislation and local authority policies
• Arrange, monitor, and review care packages, small equipment, and minor adaptations
• Support service users to promote independence and improve quality of life
• Ensure services are delivered effectively within available resources
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Physically able to transport and install low-level equipment for assessment purposes
• Ability to attend on-site work 
• Ability to start work immediately

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working with adults with physical or sensory disabilities
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority procedures
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.