Children And Families Occupational Therapist Hcc612222

Salary Range: £38,092 - £42,389 per annum (plus £2,000 per annum annual market supplement)
Work Location: Eastleigh, Basingstoke, Alton or Havant office (will involve travel across either North or South Hampshire - details below)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 21 April 2024

We are looking for a highly motivated Children’s Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Children and Families Occupational Therapy Service. Working alongside Grant Officers and Social Workers across the South or North of Hampshire you will hold a caseload of children who experience varying degrees of physical and/or learning disabilities and autism. You will work with them and their family to identify their needs and then meet their needs through minor and major adaptations and equipment provision.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to have regular supervision with an experienced Occupational Therapist Manager, as well as further in house and external training and Continual Professional Development opportunities. Should you be considering returning to working as an Occupational Therapist we would support you to re-register.
Professionally qualified and registered with HCPC, you will have sound knowledge and experience of working within paediatric and/or adults’ social care, community or hospital-based services. You will have the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, being able to communicate effectively with team colleagues, local Borough and District councils and other professionals.
You will carry out Occupational Therapy Assessments recommending appropriate adaptations and then working together with Borough, District and City Councils to meet the needs of the child. Along with completing risk assessments and moving and handling assessments you will work with the Occupational Therapy Assistants in the team to ensure the necessary equipment is provided.
Based in Eastleigh, Basingstoke, Alton or Havant, you will also have the opportunity to work flexibly from home, you will be provided with a laptop. 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. Flexibility is also offered regarding how you work yours hours each week.

The role will involve traveling across either:

As a Children’s Occupational Therapist within Hampshire County Council, you will be practicing in one of just a few local authorities in the country rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
In addition to working for one of the top performing children’s social care authorities in the country, Hampshire is also one of the best places to live and work. Located on the south coast, with excellent transport links up and down the country, Hampshire offers the perfect blend of rural and city living. You’ll find miles of lovely coastline, nature reserves and heritage sites, which are just some of the benefits of living in Hampshire.
We believe in rewarding our staff for their commitment to delivering essential public services with an extensive range of benefits.
We want to help you strive to be the best you can be, and to enjoy serving Hampshire with purpose and pride.
With a work-life balance, Travel discounts and more - Find out what we can offer you as a valued Hampshire County Council employee.

Children and Families Occupational Therapist: Job Description and Person Specification

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, and as per safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, please note we will request references prior to interview.

Anna Frances-Eley, Children and Families Occupational Therapy Manager - Anna.Frances.Eley@Hants.gov.uk or 03707 797509

Karen Belk, Children and Families Occupational Therapy Assistant Team Manager - Karen.Belk@Hants.gov.uk or 07894 617611