Occupational Therapist HCC624897

Hampshire County Council; Totton; Híbrido; GBP 42.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work pattern

Weekend and bank holiday enhancements

Health Assured Employee Assistance Pro

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Descripción de la vacante

Hampshire County Council in Totton is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered) to join our Reablement Service on a permanent, full-time hybrid basis. You will carry out home visits, deliver holistic assessments, and develop tailored intervention plans to help people regain independence and wellbeing.

The role requires proactive collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, weekend rotation on a 1 in 8 basis, and a commitment to our values.

Formación

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Knowledge of statutory duties of local government in social care.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience in assessment, planning and reviewing case work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out home visits, deliver holistic assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Conduct moving and handling assessments and environment reviews.
• Arrange and coordinate equipment provision to support independence.
• Complete triage assessments and prioritise needs.
• Carry out proportionate care reviews and update care plans.
• Promote safe living and provide tailored recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for continuity of care.
• Perform bed rail risk assessments to ensure safety.
• Contribute to a seven-day service with rotational weekends (approx. 1 in 8).

Conocimientos

HCPC registration

Supervising staff

Assessment planning

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's/Masters in Occupational Therapy

Descripción del empleo

Occupational Therapist HCC624897

Company: Hampshire County Council Salary: £41,985 to £46,565 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Totton, SO40 9HL Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Nov 2026 Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

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.

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 short video 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 information here.

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.

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