Occupational Therapy Assistant

NHS; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to conduct assessments and interventions for residents with physical disabilities. You will collaborate with professionals to support identified outcomes while managing a case load. This role requires good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively within a team.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills including written and spoken English.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the workplace.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assessments and interventions for residents with physical disabilities.
• Working with other professionals to support identified outcomes.
• Holding and managing a case load.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Self-awareness

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 05 October 2025.

Applications will only be accepted via the RBWM council's website. Please do not apply via NHS jobs. To apply, please scroll down to 'supporting links' and select 'apply via RBWM website'.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join us!

Overview

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council is a unitary authority and takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community.

RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse. Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge.

Main responsibilities

The LAP team involves supporting people with multidisciplinary support to look at the needs of the resident in a holistic way, helping to prevent longer term challenges and admissions to hospital.

Your role will involve:

• Assessments and interventions for residents with physical disabilities, not excluding cognitive decline
• Working with other professionals to support identified outcomes
• Holding and managing a case load

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Skills:
• Good communication skills including written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Self-awareness of own stress levels and how to manage these.

Experience

• Abilities:
• Ability to adapt to changes in the workplace
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to apply training to practice
• Confidence in working autonomously and knowing when to seek support.
• Ability to represent the Authority, at a multi-agency level, in planning and reviewing services for individuals.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Basic awareness of relevant legislation.
• Able to express verbal information clearly and concisely.
• Written information clear and concise.
• Takes a proactive approach to meeting the needs of the person.

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.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead