About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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 pro-rata, 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.
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Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential
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Qualifications Essential
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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).
Employer details Employer name Hampshire County Council
Address Elizabeth II Court
The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UB
Employer's website https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)