Occupational Therapist - Adult Community Team (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Bracknell Forest Council; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local government pension

Professional subscription reimbursed

HCPC registration reimbursed

Training opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Bracknell Forest Council is recruiting an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Community Team. You will assess adults with physical disabilities, promote independence and work flexibly with hybrid working arrangements, including time in our Time Square office 2–3 days per week.

You will need strong communication, problem-solving and safeguarding skills, with a commitment to person-centred care and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC.
• Experience with adults with physical disabilities and long-term care.
• Commitment to person-centred practice, safeguarding and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of adults with disabilities to maximise independence.
• Manage a varied caseload and work collaboratively across teams.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner with accountability for practice and supervision.
• Plan and deliver interventions including manual handling, seating, equipment and minor adaptations.
• Participate in safeguarding assessments and ongoing care planning.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Problem-solving

Autonomy

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

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.

If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact [e-mail] to arrange a suitable time.

About you…

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 the team…

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.

Key responsibilities…

• Work with individuals to identify their needs and undertake comprehensive assessments of adults with disabilities, including those with diverse or complex presentations, to maximise independence, choice and control through Care Act-compliant and cost-effective interventions.
• Manage your own caseload, working collaboratively with colleagues across the People Directorate.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner, taking accountability for all aspects of your practice, including the management of individuals in your care and your own supervision and appraisal.
• Assess, plan and deliver interventions relating to manual handling, seating, equipment and minor adaptations.
• Participate in safeguarding assessments and planning when required.

Our benefits…

• 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.
• Reimbursement of HCPC registration.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Our values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting [e-mail]. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Disability confident and inclusive recruitment

Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive employer. This means that if you tell us on your application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or is a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview date

Shortlisting will be carried out on a regular basis and successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at a mutually convenient time.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.