Community Occupational Therapy Social Care Practitioner

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (rising to 33)

Local government pension

Employee assistance programme

Local & lifestyle discounts

Free onsite gym

Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work

More benefits

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an Occupational Therapy Social Care Practitioner to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis in Wokingham. You will work under supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, helping individuals and carers to live safely and independently at home and in the community.

The role focuses on strengths-based, practical interventions to prevent or delay ongoing care needs, while maintaining the dignity and preferences of those served.

Qualifications

• Competent level of IT skills and ability to learn and use adult social care recording system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – including ability to engage with individuals with a diverse range of communication needs.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain professional composure.
• Awareness of the impact of ill health, disability, social disadvantage, and poverty on individuals’ wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Work with people and their carers to understand what matters to them, building on their strengths and providing practical advice, information and support to help them stay independent and safe in their community.
• Help people find the right support early, putting plans in place that can prevent, reduce or delay the need for long-term care.
• Work closely with colleagues and partners across the council, health services and voluntary organisations to make sure people get the right support for their individual needs.
• Put the person at the heart of everything you do. Respect their dignity, culture, communication needs, choices and goals, and make sure their voice is heard. Arrange advocacy where needed and support people to make positive, informed choices about risk.
• Manage your own workload and support registered practitioners when needed. Keep clear and accurate records, including referrals, assessments, support plans, reviews, risk assessments, case notes and day-to-day contact.

Skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Awareness of health inequalities

Tools

Adult social care recording system

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an Occupational Therapy Social Care Practitioner to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis in Wokingham. You will work under supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, helping individuals and carers to live safely and independently at home and in the community.

The role focuses on strengths-based, practical interventions to prevent or delay ongoing care needs, while maintaining the dignity and preferences of those served.