Occupational Therapist Social Care Jigsaw
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Location
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/22/2025
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent, Full Time, Occupational Therapist to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the Safeguarding Service, Jigsaw Team.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with children with disabilities.
About The Team:
The Jigsaw team is a well-established service known for its high staff retention and supportive working environment. As part of the Safeguarding Service, we work closely within a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated assessments, care planning, and therapeutic interventions for children and young people with multiple and complex disabilities. Our aim is to help children live safely and comfortably within their family homes.
Southampton Children’s Services were inspected by Ofsted in June 2023 and found all services to be Good with Outstanding Leadership and Management; an outcome we are extremely proud of! Never has there been a better time to join an organization that is good across all areas and remains committed to continuing on its journey of improvement. Ofsted said that ‘impressive strategic and operational leadership, aligned with corporate and political commitment, has provided a clear vision, ambition and energy which has garnered the confidence and commitment of key partners. There is a collective momentum to continue to improve services and outcomes for children across the city’. (Ofsted June 2023)
We want all children and young people in Southampton to have a good start in life, so that they can fulfil their potential and become successful adults engaged in their local communities. The council, Health services and other partners are committed to working jointly to ensure that children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), their families and carers receive the support they need, when they need it, so that they can achieve and inspire in all aspects of their lives. The team consists of Social Workers, Family Practitioners, Learning Disability Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Leads and Transition nurse specialist.
About You:
Being part of the Southampton City Council team requires people who are willing to take personal responsibility for delivering excellence, to work with others to achieve the best possible outcomes, to embrace change and new opportunities, to make the most of the resources available to us and to think and act in the best interests of our children, young people and their families.
This truly is an opportunity to bring your innovation, creativity and challenge to making positive changes that result in better quality of life for children and young people.
About You:
We are looking for a qualified skilled, experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of an Occupational Therapist in our social care children with disabilities Occupational therapy team.
Are you this inspirational and motivational person? Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist? If you are, why don’t you join the Southampton family?
The role requires you to have strong assessment skills and a good understanding of both minor and major adaptations that can benefit children with complex disabilities. You will need the skills and ability to identify and solve environmental challenges creatively, using practical problem-solving skills to enable children and families to live safely and independently.
Key Responsibilities:
Salary: The salary band for this role is £40,476 - £44,71. The starting salary is £40,476 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the role, please contact Susan Lynham,
Email:
Recruitment contact details:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
For More Information About SCC Please Visit
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We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with children with disabilities.
About The Team:
The Jigsaw team is a well-established service known for its high staff retention and supportive working environment. As part of the Safeguarding Service, we work closely within a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated assessments, care planning, and therapeutic interventions for children and young people with multiple and complex disabilities. Our aim is to help children live safely and comfortably within their family homes.
Southampton Children’s Services were inspected by Ofsted in June 2023 and found all services to be Good with Outstanding Leadership and Management; an outcome we are extremely proud of! Never has there been a better time to join an organization that is good across all areas and remains committed to continuing on its journey of improvement. Ofsted said that ‘impressive strategic and operational leadership, aligned with corporate and political commitment, has provided a clear vision, ambition and energy which has garnered the confidence and commitment of key partners. There is a collective momentum to continue to improve services and outcomes for children across the city’. (Ofsted June 2023)
We want all children and young people in Southampton to have a good start in life, so that they can fulfil their potential and become successful adults engaged in their local communities. The council, Health services and other partners are committed to working jointly to ensure that children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), their families and carers receive the support they need, when they need it, so that they can achieve and inspire in all aspects of their lives. The team consists of Social Workers, Family Practitioners, Learning Disability Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Leads and Transition nurse specialist.
About You:
Being part of the Southampton City Council team requires people who are willing to take personal responsibility for delivering excellence, to work with others to achieve the best possible outcomes, to embrace change and new opportunities, to make the most of the resources available to us and to think and act in the best interests of our children, young people and their families.
This truly is an opportunity to bring your innovation, creativity and challenge to making positive changes that result in better quality of life for children and young people.
About You:
We are looking for a qualified skilled, experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of an Occupational Therapist in our social care children with disabilities Occupational therapy team.
Are you this inspirational and motivational person? Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist? If you are, why don’t you join the Southampton family?
The role requires you to have strong assessment skills and a good understanding of both minor and major adaptations that can benefit children with complex disabilities. You will need the skills and ability to identify and solve environmental challenges creatively, using practical problem-solving skills to enable children and families to live safely and independently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Committed to working with empathy, care and respect for children and their families.
- Undertaking assessments and treatment plans for children within the remit of social care occupational therapy.
- Managing your own caseload effectively.
- Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team with social workers, learning disability nurses and occupational therapists, education providers and health care practitioners
- Liaising with local authorities and healthcare providers.
- Support where appropriate with applications for housing adaptations.
- Assess and support with paediatric equipment.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Engage with families to support and educate them on therapy practices.
- Qualified Occupational Therapist.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Experience working within local authority frameworks.
- Knowledge of paediatric equipment and housing adaptations.
- Valid driver's license and access to a car for work-related travel.
- Excellent
- Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
- Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
- Flexible working options (role-dependent)
- Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
- Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
- Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
- Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
- Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
- Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
- Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
- Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
Salary: The salary band for this role is £40,476 - £44,71. The starting salary is £40,476 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
- Excellent
- Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
- Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
- Flexible working options (role-dependent)
- Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
- Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
- Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
- Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
- Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
- Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
- Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
- Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the role, please contact Susan Lynham,
Email:
Recruitment contact details:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
For More Information About SCC Please Visit
Follow us on social media for regular updates on our featured jobs and latest news.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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