Occupational Therapist - Reablement - Newham - Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Band 6 Reablement Occupational Therapist
Location: Newham, London
Rate: Up to £36 per hour (Hourly Rate)
Duration: Ongoing

Jump at this exciting chance to make a difference in Newham as a Band 6 Reablement Occupational Therapist. Join the dynamic Reablement team full-time, working 36 hours per week with a mix of onsite and hybrid working. If you’re ready to start immediately, seize this opportunity to utilise your skills to transform lives by maximising independence and wellbeing. This is a unique role focusing on reablement within adult services, without the need for a car.

In addition to an attractive pay rate, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, giving you a balance of professional engagement and personal freedom. Gain invaluable experience in a highly collaborative environment, working with social workers and health professionals. As an added bonus, relish the satisfaction of contributing to the community’s growth and sense of connectedness. Opportunities like these in Reablement services not only enrich your CV but also allow you to develop a specialisation in a rewarding field.

• Collaborate on reablement cases with Reablement Officers, Social Workers, and health professionals
• Conduct Occupational Therapy assessments tailored for reablement services
• Complete Double Handed Care reviews and moving and handling risk assessments
• Plan and specify straight-forward home adaptations such as wet rooms and stairlifts
• Use a strengths-based and person-centred approach to boost independence and wellbeing
• Prescribe and promote the use of specialist equipment and adaptations
• Aim to reduce or delay the need for formal care, residential placements, and hospital admissions
• Support Reablement Officers in developing SMART goals for clients
• Undertake joint visits with Reablement Officers and Social Workers to support clients’ rehabilitation
• Demonstrate rehabilitation techniques geared towards client autonomy and progress
• Attend team meetings to help manage capacity across the Reablement teams
• Provide professional advice and support to assist the wider Adult Social Care services
• Maintain detailed and accurate records using social care electronic systems

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC Registration
• Experience in Adult Social Care and completing Occupational Therapy assessments
• Proficiency in managing major adaptations and strong moving and handling knowledge
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Strong report writing and record keeping skills, particularly electronic
• Experience supporting rehabilitation and independence outcomes

• Previous experience in Reablement roles and Double Handed Care reviews
• Experience working with Reablement Officers
• Background in Local Authority Adult Social Care
• Expertise in assessing adaptations and equipment

Newham, a vibrant melting pot in London, offers a rich diversity of culture, mouth‑watering global cuisines, wonderful parks, and an extensive arts scene. With excellent transport links, Newham is an exhilarating place to live and work, offering an endless list of activities and experiences for everyone. Join us and enrich both your career and life!