Senior Occupational Therapist

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Market supplement

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join the Children and Families OT Service. The role focuses on strengths-based, person-centred assessments and interventions to empower children with disabilities to perform daily activities, while shaping best practice and supporting professional growth.

You will contribute to specialist equipment provision and home adaptations, with opportunities to advance leadership and influence clinical practice across East Hampshire

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in leading complex casework and providing mentorship.
• Ability to supervise students and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex casework and manage high-risk cases to support children with physical and learning disabilities.
• Provide supervision and expert advice on complex cases to OT staff and students.
• Review waiting lists, authorise referrals and allocate tasks within the team.
• Collaborate with Health professionals and housing/ council partners to improve services.
• Promote training and professional development within the team.

Job description

Job summary

Joining our countywide Children and Families Occupational Therapy Service as a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration, you will be committed to working in a strengths-based way. You will 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 will be instrumental in shaping occupational therapy practice and supporting the professional growth of our 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.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

• Make a difference: Play a vital role in enhancing children's independence, developing their skills, and improving their daily lives.
• Career growth: Opportunities to develop your leadership skills. Our Senior Occupational Therapists are paid a market supplement.
• Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities.
• Work-life balance: 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.

Details

Salary: £41,985 to £46,565 a year plus Market Supplement of £4,500 pro-rata, per annum

Contract: Permanent

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

Reference number: F0017-26-0205

Closing date: 19 November 2026

Person Specification

Essential: Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable: Please see link to Candidate Pack

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.

Employer contact details

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

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