Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Salary range:£28,598
- Possalaryto£32,061
- Contract Type:Permanent
- Directorate:Adults Services
- Closing Date:3 February 2026
- Pay Grade:7
- Weekly Hours:37
All about the Role
Are you passionate about person-centred care and team working to support people to live their best lives at home and maximising individuals' independence? Then this Occupational Therapy Assistant position sounds like the right opportunity for you!
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant within Adult Social Care's Therapy Services team, you'll support people in their own homes who have a wide range of health, social and housing needs. You will carry out non‑complex, holistic assessments, complete reviews, and contribute to intervention plans under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist.
You'll demonstrate and provide specialist equipment, arrange minor adaptations, and help individuals maximise independence, safety and dignity in their daily lives. The role also includes managing a caseload, maintaining accurate electronic records, liaising with partner organisations, assisting with equipment stores, and contributing to wider team tasks such as administrative or equipment‑related duties.
This is a customer‑focused role requiring flexibility, responsiveness, and a commitment to the Council's equality, safeguarding, and health & safety standards.
All about our Team
Our therapy team is a dedicated and supportive group of professionals committed to providing exceptional service and support to our community.
We offer a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Our team values continuous learning and provides access to ongoing training and education. We are embracing new ways of working and innovation to ensure that we deliver the highest quality of support to the people of Peterborough. We are a small team doing big things and making a big impact.
You would be joining a well-established team where respect, team working and a supportive environment are key to a successful future.
We operate a flexible way of working over the week, you will manage your own diary and there is no weekend working. We are mostly agile and work from home, whilst using the office as an official work base.
All about You
You are a compassionate and forward-thinking individual with a basic understanding of Occupational Therapy, knowledge of simple adaptations, and awareness of the needs of older, disabled, and vulnerable people. You will have a commitment to equality, inclusion and excellent customer care.
Strong communication skills including written, typed and verbal are essential, along with the ability to maintain accurate records, liaise with professionals and families, and work both independently and as part of a team. You'll be adaptable, able to prioritise your workload, handle stressful or sensitive situations, and assist people safely in their homes. Competent IT skills are also required.
You'll have experience working with the public, communicating information effectively, and supporting vulnerable people in a safe and empathetic manner.
You'll hold GCSEs in English and Maths or Science (grade C/4+ or equivalent) and be physically fit for the demands of the role. Please note, it is essential for this role that you must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car to travel across the Peterborough area.
All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
- Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
- Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
- Access to car lease scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us
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Sand Martin House
Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK, PE2 8TY
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Job benefits
Employee benefits platform
Access to a range of benefits, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
Annual Leave Buying
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
Car Lease Scheme
Access to car lease scheme.
Bank Holiday Flexibility
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
Shared Cost AVCs
Make Additional Voluntarily Contributions to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
Learning & Development
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
Volunteer Leave
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
Employee Recognition Awards
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.
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