Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC623112
Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £20,321 - £22,538 per annum)
Work Location: The Parkway, Fareham (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 18.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5 February 2026
Interview Date: 16 February 2026
The Role:
Joining our Contact, Assessment and Resolution Team (CART) as an Occupational Therapist, you’ll be an integral part of our contact centre team. You’ll use a person-centred approach and your knowledge of strengths-based practice to complete telephone OT assessments, finding innovative ways to meet people’s needs and maximise their independence and wellbeing.
What you’ll be doing:
* Triaging incoming referrals and completing OT assessments, including Housing Needs Reports, DFGs, referrals and risk assessments for telecare, wellbeing checks, and ordering equipment and minor adaptations.
* Acting as the go-to person for any OT related queries and providing training, supervision and advice to the wider team.
* Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary manner, effectively negotiating with individuals, their families, carers and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
* Undertaking the assessment, planning and review for safeguarding cases.
What we’re looking for:
* Qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration.
* Understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care.
* Effective communication skills, especially in challenging situations.
* Ability to assess risks, identify problems, and find creative solutions.
* Adaptability to respond positively to the changing needs of the service and its users.
* Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.
Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Occupational Therapist role, the 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: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work we do in CART.
* Professional development: Comprehensive initial 8-week office-based induction, followed by continuous learning, mentoring and supportive supervision.
* 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.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Other roles you may have experience in may include: Rehabilitation Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Additional Information:
Occupational Therapist (Contact, Assessment & Resolution Team) Candidate Pack
Values Based Recruitment:
We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
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 Liz Moseley, CART Team Manager on Liz.Moseley@hants.gov.uk
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.