Senior Occupational Therapist

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. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Senior Occupational Therapist 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. Why join us? 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 . Other roles you may have experience in may include: Rehabilitation Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Reablement Practitioner, Rehabilitation Specialist, Occupational Therapist Team Lead, Occupational Therapy Assistant Manager, Occupational Therapy Manager. 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.