PACT Practitioner: Hoarding & Self-Neglect Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

LGPS Pension

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

Onsite Gym

Car and Cycle to Work

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Networks

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Qualified Practitioner for the Hoarding (PACT Team) within Adult Social Care. The role focuses on hoarding and self-neglect, building trust and delivering person-centred support to adults at risk.

The post is full-time, permanent, based at Shute End, Wokingham, with enhanced DBS and 37 hours per week. Closing date is 25 October 2026. Applications via the council portal are invited.

Qualifications

• Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification with current registration.
• At least one year’s post-qualification experience in an adult social care or healthcare setting.
• Experience of assessment and managing risk, including hoarding/self-neglect or complex trauma.
• Good knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding, with a person-centred approach.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build trust with people who may find it difficult to engage with services.
• Assess people’s needs and agree practical, person-centred support.
• Manage risks around hoarding and self-neglect while respecting people’s choices.
• Support safeguarding work, including Mental Capacity assessments and Section 42 enquiries.
• Work with other professionals to help people stay safe, independent and make lasting changes.

Skills

Social Work/OT qualification

Professional registration

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Care Act knowledge

Driving licence

Education

Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification with registration

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Qualified Practitioner for the Hoarding (PACT Team) within Adult Social Care. The role focuses on hoarding and self-neglect, building trust and delivering person-centred support to adults at risk.

The post is full-time, permanent, based at Shute End, Wokingham, with enhanced DBS and 37 hours per week. Closing date is 25 October 2026. Applications via the council portal are invited.