Occupational Therapist

Hampshire County Council; Liss Forest; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Totton, United Kingdom, invites a qualified Occupational Therapist to join the Reablement Service. You will perform home visits to conduct holistic assessments, develop tailored intervention plans, and review progress within a multidisciplinary team designed to promote independence.

The role includes seven-day service with rotational weekend work and eligibility requires HCPC registration, UK registration, and current right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Current UK HCPC registration.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HCPC registration

Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us

• Make a Difference: 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.

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

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role.

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

• Employer name: Hampshire County Council
• Address: Hampshire County Council, Totton Hub, 1 High St, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 9HL, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details

• For questions about the job, contact: Care Careers, [e-mail]

• Date posted: 01 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £41,985 to £46,565 a year plus a pro-rata Market Supplement of £2000 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: F0017-26-0161
• Job locations: Hampshire County Council, Totton Hub, 1 High St, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 9HL, United Kingdom

Supporting links (all open in new tabs)

• Candidate Pack

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.

Occupational Therapist • Totton, United Kingdom