Occupational Therapist

Southampton City Council

Southampton

Hybride

GBP 43 000 - 48 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension

Death in service

Holiday allowance

Flexible working

Training and supervision

Family-friendly policies

Health and wellbeing

Armed Forces Covenant

Discount platform

Sport memberships

Sustainable travel

Volunteer days

Résumé du poste

Southampton City Council is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for the new Home Adaptation Service. You will carry out holistic, person-centred assessments in people’s homes and recommend major adaptations and equipment to support independence.

You will collaborate with Disabled Facilities Grant Officers, Housing Adaptations, Adult Social Care, NHS teams, and other partners to ensure safe, timely pathways and contribute to service development. Flexible hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

Hold a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.
Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Training and regular supervision will be provided; newly qualified or less experienced Occupational Therapists are welcome.

Responsabilités

Carry out holistic, person-centred assessments in people’s homes.
Recommend appropriate major adaptations and equipment to meet assessed needs.
Work closely with internal and external partners, including Disabled Facilities Grant Officers, Housing Adaptations, Adult Social Care, Community Independence Service, NHS and community health teams.
Support the delivery of safe, effective, and timely adaptation pathways.
Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the service.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Formation

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

Description du poste

About the Service

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join Southampton City Council’s newly formed Home Adaptation Service.

In Southampton, we are currently transforming the way we deliver home adaptations. We also share the SCC Social Care Future Vision—supporting people to live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in communities that look out for one another, doing what matters most to them.

This is an excellent time to join us as we continue to innovate and develop our Occupational Therapy offer as part of a wider transformation programme and the establishment of a new city-wide Home Adaptation Service. We are committed to investing in our future and strengthening our directorate to deliver high-quality, person-centred support for adults across the city.

About the Team

Our team supports adult residents of Southampton who require assessment for major adaptations to access essential facilities within their homes and to maximise independence.

We complete home visits across the city and make recommendations for:

Major adaptations funded via the Disabled Facilities Grant/ Discretionary Financial Assistance Policy
Adaptations delivered through Southampton City Council Housing Revenue Account
Specialist equipment and minor works when required

You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team with strong links across housing, health, and social care services.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist within the Home Adaptation Service, you will:

Carry out holistic, person-centred assessments in people’s homes
Recommend appropriate major adaptations and equipment to meet assessed needs
Work closely with a range of internal and external partners, including:
- Disabled Facilities Grant Officers
- Southampton City Council Housing Adaptations
- Adult Social Care
- Community Independence Service
- Relevant NHS and community health teams
Support the delivery of safe, effective, and timely adaptation pathways
Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the service.

About You

We are looking for confident and self-motivated individuals who:

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Can work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Are committed to delivering high-quality, strengths-based practice
Can demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
Are adaptable and willing to contribute to a new, exciting overarching adaptation service

It is also desirable to have experience working in the community and recommending major adaptations for adults. However, training and regular supervision will be provided, and we welcome applications from newly qualified or less experienced Occupational Therapists.

You must:

Hold a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

What We Can Offer

Salary: The salary band for this role is £43,150 - £47,664. The starting salary is £43,150 with annual progression through the salary band.

Here at SCC, we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution
Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
Flexible working options with working a mixture of office and home, outside of your face-to-face visits with the individuals we support
Opportunities for training and development
Supportive management and regular professional supervision
Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer