Occupational Therapists

Hampshire County Council; United States; Remote; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Hampshire County Council’s Children and Families Occupational Therapy Service is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered) to deliver person-centred assessments and lead high-risk, complex cases to support disabled children to thrive at home.

You’ll supervise and mentor teams, collaborate with health professionals and local authorities, and contribute to service development across East Hampshire with office bases in Havant, Alton and Basingstoke, with occasional countywide

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration are required.
• Experience in paediatric and/or adults' social care, community or hospital-based services.
• Understanding statutory duties of local government in social care and related legislation.
• Ability to supervise and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong assessment leadership and caseload management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex casework: assess, plan and manage high-risk cases for children with disabilities and related home adaptations.
• Provide regular supervision and support to Occupational Therapists, students and assistants.
• Review waiting lists, authorise referrals, allocate cases and brief team members.
• Foster partnership working with health professionals, borough/district/city councils and housing associations.
• Encourage ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Mentoring

Caseload management

Independent working

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Joining our countywide Children and Families Occupational Therapy Service as a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration, you'll be committed 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'll 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. What you'll do:

• 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’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.

• 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.
  Career growth: Opportunities to 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-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.