Advanced Occupational Therapist – Reablement Lead

Hampshire County Council; Havant; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist to lead high‑risk casework and shape service delivery within the Reablement Service. You will supervise staff, provide expert advice, and promote innovative Occupational Therapy practices to improve independence and wellbeing.

The role requires HCPC registration, strong problem-solving, and a commitment to our values. Travel across Hampshire and a market supplement are included.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration required.
• Knowledge of statutory duties of local government in social care.
• Experience supervising staff and developing practitioners’ learning.
• Significant experience in assessment, planning and reviewing case work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate challenging situations.
• Commitment to shared values and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex casework: assess, plan, review high-risk cases and deliver person-centred interventions.
• Provide expert advice and training to Occupational Therapists, especially in high-risk cases.
• Champion Occupational Therapy and innovate service delivery.
• Promote teamwork with practitioners, carers, support staff to improve outcomes.
• Ensure safeguarding and professional standards compliance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Case management

High-risk case work

Leadership

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist to lead high‑risk casework and shape service delivery within the Reablement Service. You will supervise staff, provide expert advice, and promote innovative Occupational Therapy practices to improve independence and wellbeing.

The role requires HCPC registration, strong problem-solving, and a commitment to our values. Travel across Hampshire and a market supplement are included.