Hackney - OT - Community

Position: Hackney - OT - Community £34.34p/h
Location: Hackney

Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Adults Health & Integration Directorate within the London Borough of Hackney.

Community Occupational Therapist
Adults Health & Integration | London Borough of Hackney
£34.34 per hour

The role

This is a community-based Occupational Therapy role with a strong focus on prevention, independence, and reducing long-term reliance on Adult Social Care. You will carry out comprehensive OT assessments for adults with permanent, complex, or substantial disabilities, ensuring interventions promote independence and prevent escalation to ongoing services wherever possible.

You will work as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary neighbourhood team, supporting Hackney's strength-based and preventative approach to adult social care.

Key responsibilities

Undertake Care Act-compliant OT assessments and assessments under relevant housing legislation

Assess, prescribe, and review equipment, adaptations, and assistive technology (Telecare)

Deliver preventative OT interventions (advice, retraining, equipment, environmental adaptations) to reduce or delay care needs

Complete functional assessments to support care planning and packages of care

Review existing support packages to ensure they remain appropriate and effective

Identify and manage risk associated with equipment and the home environment

Contribute to safeguarding enquiries and multi-agency planning

Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and OT students where required

Maintain accurate and timely records on relevant systems

Requirements

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Strong knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and relevant housing legislation

Experience working with adults with complex needs in a community setting

Commitment to strength-based, person-centred practice

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy

Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend

Bonus for finding your own job

Twice-weekly payroll

A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your job search, employment, and beyond

Interested?

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Shristi Yadav at

(phone number removed)

Refer someone who might be interested in this role and receive a £300 referral bonus!

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR
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