Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC623015
Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 per annum
Work Location: Havant, Alton, Basingstoke, Totton or Eastleigh (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 9 February 2026
Interview Date: 18 and 20 February 2026
The Role:
Joining our countywide Children and Families Occupational Therapy Service as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is an excellent introduction into health and social care. You’ll play a key role in supporting children and young people to maximise their independence and wellbeing.
Working alongside Grant Officers and Social Workers across Hampshire, you’ll make a real difference for disabled children across Hampshire. You’ll manage a varied caseload, working closely with families to assess needs and provide specialist equipment and home adaptations that improve quality of life. Your expertise and compassion will help children with conditions such as Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and chromosomal disorders thrive at home.
What you’ll do:
1. Assess daily activities including personal care: Ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of children is in place through equipment provision, minor and major adaptations.
2. Provide person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each child.
3. Promote independence: Encourage children and young people to make personal care choices and support their self-care and independence.
4. Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with children, their families, and colleagues.
What we’re looking for:
You don’t need prior experience to join us as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, but a basic understanding of social services in the community is important. What matters most is your motivation to deliver compassionate support and your commitment to providing high-quality assessments and planning for children and young people.
5. Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives.
6. Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support.
7. Flexibility: Able to attend after-school appointments (between 3-5pm) either in the child's home, at school or another location that is convenient to them.
8. Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with children, families, and colleagues.
9. Team player: Enjoy working closely with others to provide a high-quality service.
10. Respect and patience: Treat children and young people with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
Take a look at our for more information about the Occupational Therapy Assistant 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.
We would love to hear from you about your experience and transferable skills. If you would like to arrange an informal chat to discuss the role and what you can bring to the team, please contact us using the details below.
Why join us?
11. Career growth and development: We invest in your future. Our Occupational Therapy Assistants can be considered for our Occupational Therapy apprenticeship scheme, leading to a career as a Qualified Occupational Therapist. Additionally, you’ll have opportunities to obtain a Trusted Assessor qualification, fully funded by the council.
12. Make a difference and feel proud of the work you do: Play a vital role in enhancing children’s independence, developing their skills, and improving their quality of life.
13. Supportive environment: You’ll join a supportive team that values collaboration and continuous learning. With regular supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapy Manager and access to ongoing training, you’ll have everything you need to succeed and develop your skills.
14. 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.
15. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information .
Other roles you may have experience in may include: Support Worker, Care Assistant, Community Worker, Casework Assistant, Case Manager, Care Manager, Social Work Assistant, Rehabilitation Specialist, Rehabilitation Assistant, Rehabilitation Therapist, Social Work Practitioner, Support Coordinator, Reviewing Officer.
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 Therapy Assistant
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.