Adults Occupational Therapist – Reablement Team

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:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral 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 Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.