Adults Occupational Therapist – Reablement Team Location: Southampton, UK
Salary: £26.63 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Hybrid working (community-based with some remote work)
Start Date: ASAP
Join the Southampton Reablement Team as an Adults Occupational Therapist and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred services that empower adults to maintain independence, maximise function, and remain safely in their own homes. This is an excellent opportunity for an OT who thrives in a fast-paced community environment and is passionate about supporting individuals through strength-based and reablement-focused interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
– Undertake functional occupational therapy assessments, care planning, and reviews to promote independence and daily living skills.
– Advise, teach, and support individuals and carers to overcome disability and improve confidence in daily activities.
– Recommend and provide standard and specialist equipment, and offer guidance on necessary home adaptations.
– Work closely with colleagues across health, social care, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated, multi-disciplinary support.
– Supervise and support Occupational Therapy Assistants and students where required.
– Maintain accurate and timely documentation, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, professional standards, and Council policies.
– Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding adults and promoting equality in line with the Council’s policies.
Essential Requirements:
– Diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists).
– HCPC registration.
– Experience working within a health or social care community setting.
– Ability to manage a demanding and varied caseload, prioritising effectively.
– Strong communication, assessment, and analytical/problem-solving skills.
– Ability to travel within Southampton to complete community visits.
Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:
1. A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
2. A simple online registration process
3. Attractive referral schemes and incentives
4. Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
5. Prompt and reliable payroll
6. …and much more!
To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email .