Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Are you looking to join a dynamic, professional, friendly team?

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated candidates to work with residents across the city of Sheffield. The main aim of the service is to maximise people's independence, wellbeing and quality of life within their own homes through the provision of equipment and adaptations preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care and support.

The occupational therapy service has recently undergone a significant transformation and improvement program which means it's a great time to join us. We work proactively at the point of referral to provide information, advice and guidance where appropriate, and take a strength-based, proportionate approach to those who need our support.

Apply now to be part of our passionate and dedicated team

Brief outline of responsibilities:

Deliver a high-quality service as part of the Occupational Therapy and Adapted Housing team by, completing thorough assessments and case notes, recommending and prescribing equipment and adaptations, reviewing your interventions and ensuring compliance with local and national legislation, policy and guidance relevant to the role.

Please see job description and person specification for more information

Skills and qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Professional manner
• Awareness of relevant legislation and policy
• Experience in a similar role
• Awareness of some equipment and adaptations

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave allowance with the potential to purchase additional leave
• Excellent induction and preceptorship program

In Sheffield working with people is our passion, we always 'start with strengths' with our residents and our people. Our Adults Care and Wellbeing Services are committed to enabling people to achieve their desired outcomes, meeting their needs in a person centred and strengths based way and supporting wellbeing.

For further information please see the attached job description

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle James:

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.

Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.

Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.

If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.

Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our New job evaluation process to be introduced at Sheffield City Council | Sheffield City Council

Job reference

REQ003897

Date posted

08/12/2025

Application closing date

26/01/2026

Location

Sheffield

Salary

Grade 6 £33,143 to £37,280

Package

Permanent

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Blank

Job category/type

Adult Social Care