Occupational Therapist - First Contact (Hybrid) for Adults

Wokingham-Borough-Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice – Car and Cycle to/at

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join the First Contact Team within Adult Social Care on a full-time, permanent basis at Wokingham.

The post focuses on fast-paced triage, short-term preventative support, risk management at the first point of contact, with visits, quick practical interventions and manual handling assessments to secure timely, positive outcomes for adults and carers.

Qualifications

• Professional degree level Occupational Therapy qualification or equivalent.
• Strong IT skills including proficient user of Microsoft Office and client record systems.
• Full EU driving licence (and access to daily use of a car).
• Willingness to undertake continuous professional development.
• Good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the relevant care group and of an appropriate range of professional interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and review the complex needs of people and their carers under the Care Act 2014, offering advice, guidance, and access to the right support to keep them safe and well.
• Use a strengths-based, person-centred approach, building respectful relationships and ensuring dignity, cultural needs, communication needs, and personal choices are always recognised.
• Carry out specialist assessments of daily activities, including eating, communication, posture, seating, home environment, equipment, transport, and community access.
• Use strong knowledge of adaptations and accessible environments, including building regulations, housing adaptations, and relevant legislation like the Disabled Facilities Grant.
• Complete manual handling risk assessments and provide safe equipment and interventions in line with Health and Safety requirements and best practice guidelines.

Skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Professional degree level Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join the First Contact Team within Adult Social Care on a full-time, permanent basis at Wokingham.

The post focuses on fast-paced triage, short-term preventative support, risk management at the first point of contact, with visits, quick practical interventions and manual handling assessments to secure timely, positive outcomes for adults and carers.