Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant (3474) | Merton Council Skip to main content Work for Merton Home About Merton Working for us Values Apprenticeships Early careers Leadership roles Adult social care Children's social care Vacancies Work for Merton ❮ Current Vacancies ❮ Occupational Therapy Assistant (3474) Occupational Therapy Assistant Grade/Salary: ME8 – £36,693- £38, 361 per annum Location Civic Centre Full or part time Full time Contract type Permanent Occupation Adult Social Care Closing Date 29/10/2026 Ref No 3474 Documents Occupational Therapy Assistant (Word , 137kb) Advert Text Occupational Therapy Assistant We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant to support residents in maintaining independence within their own homes. Working under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist, you’ll help assess the needs of individuals with disabilities and those experiencing challenges with daily living activities. Your role will focus on identifying practical solutions and delivering interventions that enable people to live safely and independently. What you’ll be doing: Supporting assessments of residents with lower-level needs in the community Providing advice, guidance, and practical solutions to support daily living Recommending and arranging simple equipment and minor adaptations Assisting with referrals for more complex or major adaptations Working closely with Occupational Therapists to deliver effective support plans What we’re looking for: A caring and practical approach to supporting others Good communication and organisational skills Ability to follow guidance and work as part of a team Interest in health, social care, or supporting independence What we offer: Structured induction and comprehensive training programme Ongoing supervision and development from qualified professionals Opportunity to gain valuable experience in Occupational Therapy services Apply Share Candidate Menu Current Vacancies Register Login How useful was our website? Please give us your feedback so we can improve it. Feedback Main sections Births, marriages and deaths Business and consumers Benefits, council tax and housing Communities and neighbourhoods Council and local democracy Education and learning Healthy living Leisure, libraries and culture Planning and buildings Rubbish and recycling Social care Streets, parking and transport Services A-Z Jobs Contact us Legal Cookies Accessibility Site Map Privacy Notice Website Terms Staff Login © Merton Council 2018 . All rights reserved.