About this role
Job summary
Are you an Occupational Therapist who wants to make a meaningful difference to adults with physical disabilities and longer-term care and support needs?
Join our supportive Adult Community Team (ACT) and use your professional judgement, creativity and person-centred approach to help residents live safely and independently in their communities.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office 2-3 days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.
Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search secondment policy on the intranet for more information.
Main duties of the job
As a qualified, HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist in our Adult Social Care Long Term ACT Team, you will be a confident, person-centred practitioner with strong assessment, communication and problem-solving skills.
You will bring experience of assessing adults with physical disabilities and longer-term care and support needs, including those with complex needs and presentations. A commitment to promoting independence, choice and control is essential, using practical, strengths-based and cost-effective solutions to help people live safely within their communities.
The role requires the ability to manage a varied caseload, work autonomously and collaborate effectively with residents, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
You will also have the skills to assess, plan and deliver interventions relating to manual handling, seating, equipment and minor adaptations. An understanding of safeguarding, Care Act requirements and professional accountability is important, alongside a commitment to ongoing learning, reflective practice and professional development.
About us
You will join a friendly, experienced and supportive Adult Community Team, working alongside colleagues who share knowledge, value different perspectives and collaborate to achieve positive outcomes for residents.
Based at Time Square in Bracknell, you will be part of a supportive team that values learning, reflective practice and continuous professional development. You will benefit from regular supervision, opportunities to enhance your skills and flexible hybrid working arrangements that balance individual and service needs.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Experience Essential
At least 2 years experience of working in an Occupational Therapy role.
Qualifications Essential
Registered with HCPC with a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification. At least 2 years experience of working in an Occupational Therapy role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Bracknell Forest Council
Address Time Square
Market Street
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)