Occupational Therapist

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Weekend allowances

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Winchester is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our Reablement Service on a permanent basis. You will deliver thorough home assessments, create tailored intervention plans, and review progress with patients in their own homes.

This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, providing guidance to colleagues, and working across seven days with weekend rotation. UK HCPC registration required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead on assessing, planning, and reviewing complex cases for high-quality outcomes.
• Deliver person-centred functional assessments and interventions to promote independence.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
• Provide expert guidance and support to colleagues, underpinned by social care legislation and best practice.
• Contribute to a seven-day-a-week service with weekend rotation (approx. 1 in 8 weekends) and some bank holidays.

Skills

HCPC registration

Supervising staff

Assessment planning

Job description

Job summary

If youre a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration wed love to hear from you!

In this rewarding role, youll carry out home visits to deliver holistic assessments, develop tailored intervention plans, and review progress. Youll 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 youre 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.

What were 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.

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

Details

Date posted 14 August 2026

Pay scheme Other

Salary £40,643 to £45,077 a year plus Market Supplement of £2000 per annum

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number F0017-26-0142

Job locations Elizabeth II Court The Castle Winchester Hampshire SO23 8UB United Kingdom

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.

Job description

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

Person Specification

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).

Employer details

Employer name Hampshire County Council

Address Elizabeth II Court The Castle Winchester Hampshire SO23 8UB United Kingdom

Employer's website https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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