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:
* Adedicated consultantwith access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
* Asimple online registration process
* Attractivereferral schemes and incentives
* Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
* Prompt and reliable payroll
* …and much more!
📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Josephon07471 306880or emailFreya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.
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