Occupational Therapist

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Training opportunities

Local Government pension

Family friendly policies

Discounts

Wellbeing programme

Annual leave 29 days +5

Job summary

West Berkshire Council is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Social Care Service. You will conduct high-quality assessments and deliver interventions to promote independence and participation in daily activities, working with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include advising service users and carers, coordinating with partner agencies, and delivering rehabilitation and assistive technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in adult social care setting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Excellent assessment and intervention skills with ability to manage a diverse caseload.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships.
• Able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of occupational needs and recommend interventions.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to service users, families and carers.
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to ensure coordinated care.
• Deliver rehabilitation, adaptation and assistive technology solutions.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Prioritisation

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role within a supportive and dynamic environment? West Berkshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Adult Social Care Service as an Occupational Therapist, reporting to the Team Leader. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the well‑being of our local community while enjoying the benefits of flexible working and professional development.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist within the Adult Social Care Service, you will be responsible for providing high-quality assessments and interventions to support individuals in achieving their maximum independence and participation in daily activities. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of occupational needs, identifying barriers to independence and recommending appropriate interventions.
• Providing advice, guidance, and support to service users, their families, and carers to enable them to make informed choices.
• Collaborating with other professionals and agencies to ensure coordinated care and support for individuals.
• Delivering interventions such as rehabilitation, adaptation, and assistive technology solutions to enhance independence.
• Monitoring and reviewing progress, making adjustments to interventions as necessary.

In addition to the above responsibilities, you will also play a key role in contributing to the overall development and improvement of the service, participating in team meetings, and engaging in reflective practice., This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies. This role involves regulated activity with adults at risk. As such, appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s). In this post you will be required to maintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment. This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council AI in Applications We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation. However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI‑generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected. We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience working within an adult social care setting, ideally in a local authority environment.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practice guidelines.
• Excellent assessment and intervention skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a diverse caseload.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with service users, colleagues, and external partners.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.