Occupational Therapist

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC623018
Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 pro-rata, per annum, plus Market Supplement of £2,000 pro-rata, per annum
Work Location: Countywide, Hampshire (Hybrid Working) - workbase depends on which area within the county you cover. See the candidate pack for further details.
Hours per week: Full and part-time hours available
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 28 January 2026
Interview Date: 6 and 9 February 2026

The Role:

If you’re a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration we’d love to hear from you!

Joining our countywide Children and Families Occupational Therapy Service, you’ll carry out home visits to deliver holistic assessments, develop tailored intervention plans, and review progress. You’ll work collaboratively with our team and external partners to support children and young people up to 18 years old who have physical or cognitive impairments to carry out everyday activities. Your passion to make a real difference will be vital when delivering a specialist equipment and home adaptation service to help disabled children thrive in their own homes.

You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development.   

What you’ll do:

• Manage a varied caseload to support children with physical and learning disabilities, Autism and ADHD.
• Deliver person-centred functional assessments and interventions that empower children to complete everyday activities.
• Complete moving and handling plans and make recommendations for home adaptations.
• Collaborate closely with a diverse team of professionals, including Senior Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers, Grant Officers and Borough, District and City Council staff.
• Work autonomously, providing expert guidance and support to colleagues, underpinned by social care legislation and clinical best practice.  

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.
• 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.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Occupational Therapist role, team and our values.  The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

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 and development: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified Occupational Therapists. Our Occupational Therapists are paid a market supplement of £2,000 per annum. If you are newly qualified, we are also able to offer a preceptorship programme.
• 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. Find more information here.

Other roles you may have experience in may include: Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist, Reablement Occupational Therapist, Adults Social Care Occupational Therapist.

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.

Travel Requirements:

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.

Additional Information:

Occupational Therapist Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Anna Frances-Eley, Children and Families Service Occupational Therapy Manager on anna.frances.eley@hants.gov.uk