Impactful OT Social Care Practitioner

Wokingham Borough; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Wellbeing helpline

Lifestyle discounts

Free onsite gym

Salary sacrifice car & cycle

And much more!

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an Occupational Therapy Social Care Practitioner to join an award-winning team on a full-time, permanent basis in Wokingham. You will support people to live safely and independently at home, under supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, working with individuals and carers to enhance independence and quality of life.

You’ll use a strengths-based approach, provide practical advice, and help prevent or delay long-term care needs.

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.
• 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

Verbal and written communication

Working under pressure

Diverse communication awareness

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an Occupational Therapy Social Care Practitioner to join an award-winning team on a full-time, permanent basis in Wokingham. You will support people to live safely and independently at home, under supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, working with individuals and carers to enhance independence and quality of life.

You’ll use a strengths-based approach, provide practical advice, and help prevent or delay long-term care needs.