Hybrid OT — Empower Independence & Home Assessments

Hampshire County Council; Totton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Weekend and bank holiday enhancements

Health Assured Employee Assistance Pro

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Totton is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered) to join our Reablement Service on a permanent, full-time hybrid basis. You will carry out home visits, deliver holistic assessments, and develop tailored intervention plans to help people regain independence and wellbeing.

The role requires proactive collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, weekend rotation on a 1 in 8 basis, and a commitment to our values.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Knowledge of statutory duties of local government in social care.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience in assessment, planning and reviewing case work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out home visits, deliver holistic assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Conduct moving and handling assessments and environment reviews.
• Arrange and coordinate equipment provision to support independence.
• Complete triage assessments and prioritise needs.
• Carry out proportionate care reviews and update care plans.
• Promote safe living and provide tailored recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for continuity of care.
• Perform bed rail risk assessments to ensure safety.
• Contribute to a seven-day service with rotational weekends (approx. 1 in 8).

Skills

HCPC registration

Supervising staff

Assessment planning

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Masters in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Hampshire County Council in Totton is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered) to join our Reablement Service on a permanent, full-time hybrid basis. You will carry out home visits, deliver holistic assessments, and develop tailored intervention plans to help people regain independence and wellbeing.

The role requires proactive collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, weekend rotation on a 1 in 8 basis, and a commitment to our values.