Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention And Prevention

Bracknell Forest Council; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracknell Forest Council seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our Early Intervention and Prevention Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will use professional judgement to help residents maximise independence and wellbeing.

Based at Times Square, Bracknell, the role offers hybrid working with 2–3 days in the office and flexible arrangements to suit service needs. You must be HCPC registered and committed to person-centred, strengths-based practice to enable safe discharge and

Qualifications

• Essential: Relevant post qualifying experience.
• Registration with HCPC with a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.
• Completion of safeguarding training Level 2/3.

Responsibilities

• Carry out holistic assessments, setting meaningful reablement goals and developing personalised support plans.
• Work closely with individuals, carers and partner organisations to support timely hospital discharge.
• Promote independence and wellbeing through person-centred, strengths-based practice.
• Manage a varied caseload with sound decision-making and composure under pressure.

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapy qualification

Safeguarding training Level 2/3

Job description

Job summary

Are you an Occupational Therapist who wants to make a meaningful difference to people's independence, confidence and quality of life?

Join our Early Intervention and Prevention Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, where you will use your professional judgement, creativity and strengths-based approach to help residents achieve the outcomes that matter to them.

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.

Main duties of the job

As a qualified, HCPC registered Occupational Therapist within our Early Intervention and Prevention Team, you will help people maximise their independence, remain safely in their own homes and communities, and achieve the outcomes that matter to them.

With relevant experience in occupational therapy that includes manual handling you will be resilient and organised and confidently manage a varied caseload, make sound decisions and remain calm under pressure.

You will carry out holistic assessments, setting meaningful reablement goals and developing personalised support plans. Working closely with individuals, carers, colleagues and partner organisations, you will use your professional expertise to support timely hospital discharge and help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

You will be committed to person-centred, strengths-based practice and working collaboratively to promote independence and wellbeing.

About us

You will join our Early Intervention and Prevention Team, working alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Social Workers and other colleagues, while benefiting from regular supervision, opportunities to develop your practice and flexible working arrangements.

Based at Times Square in Bracknell, we work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a strong focus on reablement, professional development and reflective practice.

Details

• Date posted: 19 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £48,295 to £50,454 a year inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User allowance
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: F0028-26-346716
• Closing date: 08 November 2026

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Relevant post qualifying experience

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered with HCPC with a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.
• Essential: Completion of safeguarding training Level 2/3

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

• Employer name: Bracknell Forest Council
• Employer's website: https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/

For questions about the job, contact

• Community Services Manager, Amy Gates, [e-mail]