Occupational Therapist

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Free employee parking

Flexible working including a hybrid pattern

Generous Local Government Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to discounts with retailers

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking an Occupational Therapist to manage community assessments and interventions. This role offers a collaborative work environment, supported by a Senior Occupational Therapist.

Ideal candidates will have experience in working with vulnerable adults and strong communication skills. Benefits include 32 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a generous Local Government Pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable adults.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients, families, and other professionals.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional Occupational Therapy and statutory Social Care responsibilities.
• Contribute to service delivery that is person-centred and outcome focused, emphasizing independence.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals to address complex needs.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable adults

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

The Role

The successful candidate will be supported by a Senior Occupational Therapist and an Assistant to manage a caseload of residents requiring assessment and intervention in the community. Support will involve regular supervisions, competency building and annual appraisal to ensure career development.

Your Role Will Involve

• Provide a professional Occupational Therapy including statutory Social Care responsibilities.
• Contribute to Service delivery that is person‑centred and outcome focused with an emphasis on encouraging independence.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to address complex needs and achieve best outcomes for individuals and their carers.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience of working with vulnerable adults.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with client, families, and other professionals.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.

What We Offer

• 32 days annual leave.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work‑life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary) and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

Equal Opportunities

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation and as an equal opportunities employer we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.