Occupational Therapist

Community Care Live; Totton; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care Live in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration to perform home visits, deliver holistic assessments, and develop tailored intervention plans. You will assess safety, arrange equipment, and contribute to a seven-day service focused on independence and wellbeing.

The role involves multi-disciplinary teamwork, case reviews, and documentation to ensure continuity of care, with weekend rotations and bank holiday coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in home visits and holistic assessments.
• Supervising staff experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of local government social care duties.

Responsibilities

• Undertake moving and handling assessments and reviews to identify individual needs and provide expert guidance on safe practices.
• Conduct home environment assessments to support safer and more accessible living spaces.
• Arrange and coordinate the provision of equipment to help individuals maintain independence and wellbeing.
• Complete triage assessments, prioritising needs and ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
• Carry out proportionate care reviews to ensure support plans remain appropriate, effective, and person-centred.
• Promote safe and independent living within the community through skilled assessment, advice, and tailored recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, assessments, and documentation to support continuity of care.
• Undertake bed rail risk assessments, ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of service users
• 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

OT qualification

HCPC registered

Home visits

Assessment & planning

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

If you’re a qualifiedOccupational Therapistwith 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:

• Undertake moving and handling assessments and reviews to identify individual needs and provide expert guidance on safe practices.
• Conduct home environment assessments to support safer and more accessible living spaces.
• Arrange and coordinate the provision of equipment to help individuals maintain independence and wellbeing.
• Complete triage assessments, prioritising needs and ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
• Carry out proportionate care reviews to ensure support plans remain appropriate, effective, and person-centred.
• Promote safe and independent living within the community through skilled assessment, advice, and tailored recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, assessments, and documentation to support continuity of care.
• Undertake bed rail risk assessments, ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of service users
• 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.

Why join us?

• Make a Difference:Watch our shortvideo 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 informationhere.

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.