18 Neurological Rehabilitation jobs in the United Kingdom

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location: North London

Contract Type: Temp to Perm | Full-time – 35 hours/week

Rate: PAYE | Inside IR35

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00

Start Date: 15th September 2025

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Occupational Therapy Assistant (Sc5) to join a multi-disciplinary adult social care team on a temp-to-perm basis. You’ll be working alongside Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists to support service users in achieving greater independence and quality of life.

This role involves supporting care coordination, contributing to assessments, and helping to deliver an efficient and person-centred health and social care service within the local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating care for individuals with a wide range of health and social care needs.
• Support the delivery of occupational therapy interventions as directed by qualified professionals.
• Liaise effectively with internal teams and external partners to ensure holistic support planning.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records within case management systems.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and personalised outcomes for service users and their carers/families.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with agreed thresholds and available resources, maintaining quality and cost-effectiveness.

About You

• Previous experience in a support or assistant role within health or social care (e.g. reablement, rehabilitation, or adult care).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with service users and colleagues.
• A team player with good organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confident using digital systems for record-keeping and case management.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Temp to Perm (initial agency engagement, with potential for long-term employment)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35 / PAYE

Weekly Hours: 35

Location: Easily accessible North London office; hybrid/onsite working to be confirmed

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team delivering high-impact work in the local community. If you’re passionate about supporting people to live independently and want to grow your experience in health and social care with potential for permanent employment, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply?

Send a CV to

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location: North London

Contract Type: Temp to Perm | Full-time – 35 hours/week

Rate: PAYE | Inside IR35

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00

Start Date: 15th September 2025

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Occupational Therapy Assistant (Sc5) to join a multi-disciplinary adult social care team on a temp-to-perm basis. You’ll be working alongside Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists to support service users in achieving greater independence and quality of life.

This role involves supporting care coordination, contributing to assessments, and helping to deliver an efficient and person-centred health and social care service within the local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating care for individuals with a wide range of health and social care needs.
• Support the delivery of occupational therapy interventions as directed by qualified professionals.
• Liaise effectively with internal teams and external partners to ensure holistic support planning.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records within case management systems.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and personalised outcomes for service users and their carers/families.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with agreed thresholds and available resources, maintaining quality and cost-effectiveness.

About You

• Previous experience in a support or assistant role within health or social care (e.g. reablement, rehabilitation, or adult care).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with service users and colleagues.
• A team player with good organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confident using digital systems for record-keeping and case management.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Temp to Perm (initial agency engagement, with potential for long-term employment)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35 / PAYE

Weekly Hours: 35

Location: Easily accessible North London office; hybrid/onsite working to be confirmed

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team delivering high-impact work in the local community. If you’re passionate about supporting people to live independently and want to grow your experience in health and social care with potential for permanent employment, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply?

Send a CV to

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Bromley, Kent area. You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers

One of the leading private hospitals treating addictions and general psychiatric conditions, as well as having an accredited eating disorder service

**To be considered for this position you must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the HCPC**

As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Work across our rehabilitation and recovery wards, with the support of our two OTAs
• Applying OT assessments and interventions, 1-to-1 with patients and also leading group work
• Support our patients to engage in the therapeutic programme which is delivered in conjunction with psychology and nursing colleagues
• Work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team to identify the patients' Occupational Needs
• Observe and monitor the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to more senior staff and documented as appropriate
• Ensure the effective, timely and accurate updating of clinical records and computerised information systems

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of working in inpatient mental health services or a similar role would be desirable
• Experience in line managing and supervising junior colleagues is also desirable but not essential
• Experience in mental health
• Ability to take on challenges
• An understanding of the value of being engaged in meaningful occupations
• Compassion, enthusiasm, creativity and proactive

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £29,259 - £5,618 pro rata DOE. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 15 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Support from two Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Your own OT Team office and department building including a gym, ADL kitchen, computer room and therapy room
• Active involvement within the OT professional network
• Opportunities for career development
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rota)
• An additional days leave for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• DBS check cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing CPD training
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals on duty (only per meal)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Online Benefits and Cash back rewards

Reference ID: 6717

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An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Romford, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This service helps patients rebuild confidence, self-esteem and hopes for the future. Care provided over two wards and they offer an age-appropriate environment for those who also have a mental health/personality disorder and/or mild to moderate dementia and are in need of physical health care needs

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC**

As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Manage a caseload of older service clients with complex needs; assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• Provide leadership through supervision and appraisal for therapy assistants
• Participate in planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy service within your team
• Lead on delegated projects in consultation with Lead Occupational Therapist and the hospital director
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy Service
• Supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement

The following skills and experienced would be preferred and beneficial for this role:

• Proven experience in mental health and knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Patient centric & commitment to delivering high quality care
• Fine tuned decision making skills
• Excellent organisational capability
• Effective communication skills

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary up to £43,897 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Enhanced Maternity pay in line with NHS
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
• Online benefits and cash back rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Just drive scheme
• SMART Childcare Vouchers
• SMART Pension option

Reference ID: 2675

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An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional hospital setting based in the Dewsbury, West Yorkshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory related illness. Our client also provides a specialist neuro-cognitive and dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour

**To be considered for this position you must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the HCPC**

As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Work across our rehabilitation and recovery wards, with the support of our two OTAs
• Applying OT assessments and interventions, 1-to-1 with patients and also leading group work
• Support our patients to engage in the therapeutic programme which is delivered in conjunction with psychology and nursing colleagues
• Work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team to identify the patients' Occupational Needs
• Observe and monitor the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to more senior staff and documented as appropriate
• Ensure the effective, timely and accurate updating of clinical records and computerised information systems

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of working in inpatient mental health services or a similar role would be desirable
• Experience in line managing and supervising junior colleagues is also desirable but not essential
• Experience in mental health
• Ability to take on challenges
• An understanding of the value of being engaged in meaningful occupations
• Compassion, enthusiasm, creativity and proactive

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £38,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Support from two Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Your own OT Team office and department building including a gym, ADL kitchen, computer room and therapy room
• Active involvement within the OT professional network
• Opportunities for career development
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rota)
• An additional days leave for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• DBS check cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing CPD training
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals on duty (only £1 per meal)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Online Benefits and Cash back rewards

Reference ID: 1544

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on or send your CV

Your new company
The Occupational Therapy service in Southend City Council is a progressive place to work, and we are always developing and improving our services in line with the needs of the community. We work with adults and children and their families to help them achieve positive outcomes through a strengths-based approach. At Southend, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and knowledge.The Occupational Therapy service is dynamic and innovative with a diverse range of opportunities to work across our rotation. Our current teams are -

• OT Referral Hub
• Early response
• Reablement
• Able2
• Community Strengths
• Healthy at home
• Housing
• Children's

Take the exciting step of applying for this OTA position, and you could be making an impact in one of these amazing teams. Each team offers very specific learning and development opportunities with enthusiastic and knowledgeable colleagues who can support you through induction and beyond. Should you be successful, we can work with you to ensure you meet your professional development needs in line with the RCOT Career Development Framework.

Your n ew role
Southend Council are looking to appoint a permanent, full-time community experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant.

The OTA is needed to support earlier prevention at the front door. You will be required to expand the current OTA offer by working in the community and providing earlier assessments aimed at reducing care and support needs.
The role of an OTA is to complete a strengths-based functional assessment within a person's own home, to reduce, prevent and delay the need for care and support, with the aim to support hospital discharge and to prevent admission to hospital. The recommendations from the assessment may include equipment, minor adaptations, advice or signposting to community connections.
You will be required to manage a caseload of people with care and support needs, understanding the individual's strengths, assets and wishes to maximise their potential for independence.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 3 days a week. If you are enthusiastic, passionate and looking for a career that helps people within adult care maximise their potential for independence, then you are the person we are looking for!

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in the position, you must have previous experience of health and social care as well as GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.

A driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role. Have an understanding of legislation, policies and procedures relating to adult social care.You will need to be committed to equality, diversity, health and safety.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.

What you need to do now
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The starting salary for this role is 33,552 based on a 36 hour working week.

We have an opportunity for a permanent Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant (SOTA) position within our county-wide Learning Disabilities and Autism (LD&A) Occupational Therapy team. This rare vacancy has arisen following the successful progression of the current post holder onto the Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship Degree course.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced OTA who is passionate about supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism to live more independently and meaningfully.

We offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of two office days per week, including one whole-team day.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

We are a highly regarded, supportive and friendly OT team, managed by an Occupational Therapist, and we work closely with our LD&A social work colleagues. As an established specialist Occupational Therapy Service within Adult Social Care, we are proud to offer a dynamic and supportive environment for our Occupational Therapy Assistants. Working closely with our Occupational Therapists and wider adult social care colleagues, you'll be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering adults to achieve their goals, enhance independence, and improve their overall quality of life.

About the Role

As a Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist to carry out assessments. You will be responsible for evaluating needs and prescribing minor adaptations and equipment to support individuals in their daily lives. A working knowledge of the Disabled Facilities Grant process is expected, along with experience in implementing straightforward major adaptations, such as wet rooms.

Your role will involve supporting the delivery of skills development interventions and contributing to the planning of support strategies. You will help individuals build independence and confidence through the acquisition and maintenance of essential life skills, enabling meaningful participation in everyday activities.

You will also be expected to consider and promote the use of technology to assist individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. In addition, you will provide guidance and support to other Occupational Therapy Assistants and facilitate peer support meetings.

A key part of your responsibilities will be to champion inclusive and accessible practices, including the use of easy-read materials and approaches that are friendly to individuals with autism.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following

• Previous experience working as a Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant or as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• The ability to empathise with, and show compassion towards, individuals in need of social care assistance
• Strong knowledge of the needs and challenges faced by adults requiring social care, and a commitment to supporting their well-being
• The ability to manage multiple tasks whilst delivering high-quality work
• Proficiency in basic IT skills such as Microsoft Office, email and file management alongside a demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to new software systems
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and respectfully, both verbally and in writing

Application Questions

As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions:

1. Looking at our advert, and considering the Council's commitment to ensuring that "no one is left behind", please tell us what it is about the role that has motivated you to apply?
2. Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that you can bring to this role?
3. What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability?

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14/09/2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Please see more information on our website.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

• To hold professional responsibility for the work undertaken by Social Work/OT staff who are providing the assessment and care management/OT support to Adult Social Services.
• To support the Team Manager and Group Managers with the development, planning, delivery, performance, commissioning and governance of services to deliver a first class service and for Adult SocialServices ensuring best value and choice and control are at the heart of the process.
• To support the Manager to manage resources efficiently and effectively; without compromising the delivery of high quality, fully integrated services.
• To manage efficient operation of processes, policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of high quality standards in line with national legislation and guidance and local and service policies and procedures.
• To provide consultancy and mentoring/coaching to students, social workers, occupational therapists other staff and other professionals who have a safeguarding role through the provision of assessment, support planning, delivery of services and review.
• To plan and organise assessment and development programmes for staff caseload to enable them to develop assessment and care management/OT skills to a high standard and work effectively within the eligibility criteria.
• To promote a positive manner to internal and external parties and potential customers, including pro-actively seeking opportunities to grow and develop the business.

• Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.

• HCPC Registration
• 5 year post qualifying experience within UK Social Care industry
• Managerial experience
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment