Job Introduction
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Ref: ASC/026/058/LLS)
Directorate: People (Childrens, Adults, Public Health, Education and SEND)
Department: Adults’ Services
Salary: Range MPR4 Level A (£32,378 per annum)
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Gun Wharf
Working style:
Hybrid – Works part from (insert office venue) and part from home.
Closing Date: 20/09/2026
Join our dynamic and inspiring Occupational Therapy Team at Medway Council
Are you a highly motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) looking to make a meaningful impact?
We are a welcoming and well-established Occupational Therapy Team in Adult Social Care.
About the Role: As an OTA, you will conduct home-based functional assessments focusing on daily living activities. You'll employ a variety of preventive interventions to support independence, including equipment provision, home adaptations, and enablement. Your assessments will cover areas such as:
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Accessing bathing facilities
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Toileting
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Personal care
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Mobility and transfers
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Kitchen activities/tasks
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Connecting individuals, to their communities is a vital aspect of this role.
Key Responsibilities:
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Remote Assessments
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Conduct virtual or telephone-based assessments to identify individuals' needs promptly.
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Provide guidance and support to ensure immediate solutions, including signposting and equipment provision where appropriate.
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Home Assessments
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Visit individuals in their homes to evaluate their living environment and assess functional abilities.
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Identify potential risks and recommend adaptations/ equipment/ interventions/assistive technology to enhance safety and independence.
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Provision of Equipment and Adaptations and assistive technology
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Recommend, arrange, and facilitate the delivery of appropriate equipment to meet assessed needs.
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Coordinate home adaptations to improve accessibility and daily living.
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Reablement
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Support individuals in regaining skills and confidence following illness, injury, or a change in circumstances.
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Develop tailored, short-term reablement plans that encourage independence and reduce reliance on long-term care services.
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Community Resource Utilisation
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Identify and connect individuals with local community resources and services that promote wellbeing and independence.
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Signpost individuals to social, recreational, or support networks to reduce isolation and improve quality of life.
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Strengths-Based Practice
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Focus on individuals' capabilities and strengths, empowering them to make decisions about their care and support needs.
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Collaborationwith Multidisciplinary Teams
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Work closely with occupational therapists, social workers, social care officers and healthcare professionals, carers (both paid and informal) and voluntary services to provide holistic support.
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Record Keeping and Compliance
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
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Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Care Act and health and safety regulations
Our Approach: We adhere to the Care Act and Occupational Therapy principles, utilising a ‘Strengths-based’ (or asset-based) approach. This holistic and multidisciplinary practice focuses on individuals’ strengths, including personal and community networks, to promote wellbeing. Our approach is outcomes-led, ensuring that we prioritise the individual's goals and needs.
The successful post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Adults’ DBS check.
In return we will offer you:
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Generous annual leave entitlement
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Generous local government pension scheme package
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Access to wider training and development qualifications
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Flexible working scheme
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Travel plan discounts
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Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service
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Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.
When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.
The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.
Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.
Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
Level A
Occupational Therapy are seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
Important Information
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Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria which are essential for appointment to the role.
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For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
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Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
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Please note, we prioritise applications from current Medway Council redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.
