Occupational Therapist

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Basingstoke is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join their Reablement Service. In this hybrid role, you will conduct home visits, create personalized intervention plans, and support individuals in regaining independence. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, assess complex cases, and provide expertise under social care legislation. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and experience in case work. Join us to make a significant difference in our community while benefiting from career growth and professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Understanding of local government statutory duties.
• Experience supervising staff and case work.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments, planning, and reviewing complex cases.
• Deliver person-centred functional assessments.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Occupational Therapy qualification

Professional registration with HCPC

Experience in assessment, planning and reviewing

Ability to work independently

Commitment to values and behaviours

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Reference HCC622810

Salary Range £40,643 - £45,077 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £2000 per annum

Work Location Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke with travel across the North Hampshire area (hybrid working)

Hours per week 37

Contract Type Permanent

Closing Date 29 December 2025

The Role

If you’re a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration we’d love to hear from you!

In this rewarding role, you’ll carry out home visits to deliver holistic assessments, develop tailored intervention plans, and review progress. You’ll work collaboratively within our multi‑disciplinary Reablement Service - a strengths‑based, short‑term service designed to help people maintain or regain independence in their daily lives.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals and making a real difference, this is the perfect opportunity to join a friendly, forward‑thinking team.

What you’ll do

• Take the lead on assessing, planning, and reviewing complex cases, ensuring high‑quality outcomes.
• Deliver person‑centred functional assessments and interventions that empower individuals to maintain or regain independence in daily life.
• Collaborate closely with a diverse team of professionals, including Occupational Therapists, practitioners, carers, sensory specialists, and business support staff.
• Work autonomously, providing expert guidance and support to colleagues, underpinned by social care legislation and clinical best practice.
• Contribute to a service that operates seven days a week, with weekend working required on a rotational basis (approximately 1 in 8 weekends) and some bank holidays.

What we’re looking for

• Occupational Therapy qualification and professional registration with HCPC.
• Understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care and the social care model.
• Some experience of supervising staff.
• Experience in assessment, planning and reviewing of case work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, escalating cases as required.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours.

Take a look at our for more information about the role,team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Why join us?

• Make a Difference : Watch our to find out more about the important work we do in our reablement service. Work in collaborative partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire.
• Career Growth : Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified Occupational Therapists. If you are newly qualified, we are also able to offer a preceptorship programme.
• Professional Development : Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities, including formal qualification routes.
• Work‑Life Balance : Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life alongside paid enhancements for weekend and bank holiday work.
• Employee Support : Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24 / 7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

Competitive Benefits Package : Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information.

Other roles you may have experience in may include : Rehabilitation Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Reablement Practitioner, Rehabilitation Specialist.

Please note : We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Travel Requirements

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis. All travel will be paid from your office base.

Values Based Recruitment

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information

Occupational Therapist

Vetting Requirements

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion

For general enquiries, please contact

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Dawn Simpson, Operational Manager on

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.