Occupational Therapist Winchester

Meeveem Limited; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Annual Leave Entitlement

Employee Support Programme

Job summary

Meeveem Limited is seeking an registered Occupational Therapist to perform home visits, conduct holistic assessments, and develop tailored intervention plans. You will review progress and work as part of a multidisciplinary Reablement Service, aiming to empower independence in daily living.

The role requires HCPC registration and current UK right to work, with travel across Hampshire and occasional weekend work on a rotational basis.

Qualifications

• Essential UK registration with HCPC.
• Current right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on assessing, planning, and reviewing complex cases for home-visit assessments.
• Deliver person-centred functional assessments and tailored interventions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide expert guidance.
• Travel to various locations within Hampshire; occasional weekends/bank holidays may be required.

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

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.

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.

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.

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.

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and it is essential that you have a current drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis. All travel will be paid from your office base.

Job responsibilities

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

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).

Hampshire County Council is an equal opportunities employer.