Senior occupational therapist

Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 pro-rata, per annum, plus Market Supplement of £4,500 pro-rata, per annum

Work Location: Basingstoke, Havant or Alton, Hampshire (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 18 May 2026

The Role:

Joining our countywide Children and Families Occupational Therapy Service as a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration, you’ll be committed to working in a strengths-based way. You’ll deliver person-centred functional assessments and interventions that empower children to complete everyday activities. Modelling best practice and leading on high-risk and complex cases, you’ll be instrumental in shaping occupational therapy practice and supporting the professional growth of our practitioners.

Your commitment to making a meaningful impact will be key in delivering specialist equipment and home adaptation services that empower disabled children to thrive in their own homes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your leadership skills while influencing clinical practice and improving the lives of children across Hampshire.

What you’ll do:

• Lead complex casework: Assess, plan and manage high-risk cases to support children with physical and learning disabilities, Autism and ADHD. Complete moving and handling plans to implement home adaptations.
• Provide regular supervision and support: Mentor Occupational Therapists, students and Occupational Therapy Assistants and deliver expert advice on complex cases underpinned by social care legislation and clinical best practice.
• Enhance service delivery: Review, screen and prioritise waiting lists. Authorise referrals, allocate cases and brief team members.
• Encourage partnership working: Work closely with a diverse team of Health professionals and promote collaboration with Borough, District and City Council staff and Housing Associations.
• Champion continuous development: Foster personal growth and ongoing professional development among team members by actively promoting training opportunities.

You’ll predominantly support team members and service users across East Hampshire. We have office locations in Havant, Alton and Basingstoke, therefore you'll be based at the office location closest to your home. You may still need to travel across the county when required.

What we’re looking for:

• Occupational Therapy qualification and professional registration with HCPC.
• Experience of working within paediatric and/or adults’ social care, community or hospital-based services.
• Understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care and relevant children-related legislation alongside moving and handling issues.
• Ability to supervise and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in leading assessments, managing a demanding caseload, and effectively prioritising tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, escalating cases as required.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours.

Benefits:

• Make a difference: Play a vital role in enhancing children’s independence, developing their skills, and improving their daily lives.
• Career growth: Opportunities to develop your leadership skills. Our Senior Occupational Therapists are paid a market supplement of £4,500 per annum.
• Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities.
• 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.

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.

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.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

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.