Senior Occupational Therapist

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement £4,500 per year

Job summary

Hampshire County Council’s Children and Families Occupational Therapy Service is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC to lead high‑risk cases and deliver person-centred assessments. You’ll supervise a team, mentor students and colleagues, and work across East Hampshire with offices in Havant, Alton and Basingstoke.

You willInfluence clinical practice, support professional growth, and promote collaborative working with health professionals, housing associations and

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and Occupational Therapy qualification required.
• Experience in paediatric and/or adults’ social care, community or hospital settings.
• Understanding of local government social care duties and children’s legislation; knowledge of moving and handling issues.
• Ability to supervise and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in leading assessments, managing a demanding caseload and prioritising tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex casework: assess, plan and manage high-risk cases, including home adaptations and moving/handling plans.
• Provide regular supervision and support to Occupational Therapists, students and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Oversee service delivery: review waiting lists, authorise referrals, allocate cases and brief team members.
• Foster partnerships with Health professionals, local councils and Housing Associations.
• Encourage ongoing professional development and training within the team.

Skills

HCPC registration

Paediatric experience

Team supervision

Assessment leadership

Caseload management

Independent working

Social care knowledge

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Joining our countywide Children and Families Occupational Therapy Service as a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration, you’llbecommitted to working in a strengths-based way.You’ll deliver person-centred functional assessments and interventions that empower children to complete everyday activities.Modelling best practice and leading on high-risk and complex cases, you’llbe instrumental in shaping occupational therapy practice and supporting the professional growth ofour practitioners.

Your commitment to making a meaningful impact will be key in delivering specialist equipment and home adaptation services that empower disabled children to thrive in their own homes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your leadership skills while influencing clinical practice and improving the lives of children across Hampshire.

What you’ll do:

• Leadcomplex casework:Assess, plan and manage high-risk cases to support children with physical and learning disabilities, Autism and ADHD. Complete moving and handling plans to implement home adaptations.
• Provide regular supervision and support: Mentor Occupational Therapists, students and Occupational Therapy Assistants and deliver expert advice on complex cases underpinned by social care legislation and clinical best practice.
• Enhance service delivery: Review, screen and prioritise waiting lists. Authorise referrals, allocate cases and brief team members.
• Encourage partnership working: Work closely with a diverse team of Health professionals and promote collaboration with Borough, District and City Council staff and Housing Associations.
• Champion continuous development: Foster personal growth and ongoing professional development among team members by actively promoting training opportunities.

You’ll predominantly support team members and service users across East Hampshire. We have office locations in Havant, Alton and Basingstoke, therefore you'll be based at the office location closest to your home. You may still need to travel across the county when required.

What we’re looking for:

• Occupational Therapy qualification and professional registration with HCPC.
• Experience of working within paediatric and/or adults’ social care, community or hospital-based services.
• Understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care and relevant children-related legislation alongside moving and handling issues.
• Ability to supervise and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in leading assessments, managing a demanding caseload, and effectively prioritising tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, escalating cases as required. Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours.

Why join us?

• Make a difference: Play a vital role in enhancing children’s independence, developing their skills, and improving their daily lives.
• Career growth:Opportunitiesto develop your leadership skills. Our Senior Occupational Therapists are paid a market supplement of £4,500 per annum.
• Professional Development:Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities.
• Work-lifebalance:Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• 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 mayinclude:Rehabilitation Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Reablement Practitioner, Rehabilitation Specialist, Occupational Therapist Team Lead, Occupational Therapy Assistant Manager, Occupational Therapy Manager.

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.