Occupational Therapist – Reablement Team
Location: Southampton
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: £26.63 per hour
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Contract: Short-term cover
Role Overview Southampton City Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist to provide short-term cover within the Reablement Team. This role is integral to supporting adults with care and support needs to maintain independence, improve wellbeing, and live safely within the community.
You will deliver high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy interventions, working collaboratively with service users, carers, and multi-disciplinary partners.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out occupational therapy assessments, care planning, and reviews to promote independence and daily living skills
2. Support individuals and carers through advice, education, and practical interventions to overcome disability
3. Recommend, arrange, and review standard and specialist equipment and advise on home adaptations
4. Work closely with health, social care, and partner agencies to ensure coordinated, multi-disciplinary support
5. Supervise and support Occupational Therapy Assistants and students where required
6. Maintain accurate, timely records in line with statutory requirements, professional standards, and Council policies
7. Actively promote safeguarding of adults and uphold Southampton City Council’s Equality Policy
Essential Requirements
8. Diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent, WFOT recognised)
9. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
10. Experience working in a community health or social care setting
11. Ability to manage a complex and unpredictable caseload, prioritising effectively
12. Strong assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills
13. Ability to travel across Southampton
Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:
14. A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
15. A simple online registration process
16. Attractive referral schemes and incentives
17. Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
18. Prompt and reliable payroll
19. …and much more!
To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email .