Occupational Therapist HCC624897

Hampshire County Council; Eling; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hampshire County Council is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered) to join our Reablement Service. You will conduct home visits, develop tailored intervention plans, and review progress to promote independence for service users.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, undertake risk assessments, coordinate equipment, and document outcomes to support continuity of care. Weekend work is required on a rotational basis.

Formación

• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience delivering home visits and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Strong assessment and documentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake moving and handling assessments and reviews to identify needs and provide guidance on safe practices.
• Conduct home environment assessments to improve safety and accessibility.
• Arrange and coordinate equipment provision to support independence.
• Complete triage assessments to prioritise needs and allocate resources.
• Carry out proportionate care reviews to ensure plans remain appropriate and person-centred.
• Promote safe independent living through assessment and tailored recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for continuity of care.
• Undertake bed rail risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Work seven days a week with weekend rotation (approx 1 in 8) and some bank holidays.

Conocimientos

Good communication

Home visits

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Educación

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Descripción del empleo

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

• 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.

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.

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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.

£41,985 to £46,565 a yearplus a pro-rata Market Supplement of £2000 per annum