Occupational Therapist (Maximising Independence) - 03776

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Local discounts

Annual leave 29 days + 5 after 5 years

Job summary

West Berkshire Council is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care Service, within the Occupational Therapy Team, to deliver high-quality assessments and person-centred interventions.

You will work with service users, families and professionals to promote independence, manage a diverse caseload, and ensure practice aligns with HCPC standards. This role involves safeguarding and DBS checks, with opportunities for flexible working and professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in a social care setting, ideally in a Local Authority.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and best practices.
• Excellent assessment and intervention skills.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse caseload.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' occupational needs.
• Provide advice and recommendations for aids, adaptations, and equipment.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Deliver interventions to promote independence and participation in daily activities.
• Monitor and review progress, adjusting interventions as needed.

Skills

HCPC registration

Social care experience

Legislation knowledge

Assessment skills

Intervention skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Independent working

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to make a positive impact in the West Berkshire community? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our Adult Social Care Service as an Occupational Therapist, working within the Occupational Therapy Team.

The Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality assessments and interventions to support individuals in achieving their maximum independence and enhancing their overall well-being. You will work collaboratively with service users, their families, and other professionals to identify and address occupational needs, ensuring the delivery of person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' occupational needs
• Providing advice and recommendations for the provision of aids, adaptations, and specialist equipment
• Collaborating with other professionals to ensure coordinated care and support
• Delivering interventions to promote independence and participation in daily activities
• Monitoring and reviewing progress, making appropriate adjustments to interventions

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration
• Experience working within a social care setting, ideally in an Local Authority
• Sound knowledge of legislation, policies, and best practices related to occupational therapy
• Excellent assessment and intervention skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse caseload
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as part of a team

Why Work for West Berkshire Council

West Berkshire Council is a great place to work, offering a range of excellent employment benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Local Government Pension Scheme for financial security in the future.
• Family-friendly policies to support your personal and professional commitments.
• A range of local discounts on shopping, services, and leisure activities.
• 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.

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

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 maintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment.

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