Reablement Occupational Therapist

NHS Jobs; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

Career development

CPD platforms

Rail season ticket loan

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Reablement and Independence Service (RIS). The role focuses on empowering individuals to regain or maintain independence in their own homes through strength-based assessments, rehabilitation, and recovery-focused interventions.

Work will be conducted within a multidisciplinary team, with duties including collaboration across Local Access Point and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strength-based assessments, rehabilitation and recovery-focused interventions in clients' homes.
• Collaborate with MDT to support transitions and discharge planning.

Job description

Job Details

Directorate: Adults Pay Level: 7, £43,253 - £48,795 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance) plus (14% Shift enhancement) Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Rota working across 7 days a week including weekends, bank holidays and out of hours as required. Rotas are subject to change based on the needs of the service. Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office). This role involves working from people’s homes in the community and visiting hospitals or care home setting if required as part of the reablement interventions. DBS requirement: Enhanced. The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 18th September 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 28th September 2026.

What you’ll be doing

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Reablement and Independence Service (RIS). This community-based role focuses on empowering individuals to regain or maintain independence in their own homes through strength-based assessments, rehabilitation, and recovery-focused interventions. Working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), you’ll support residents with a range of needs including physical and mental health conditions, learning difficulties, and age-related challenges. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues across the Local Access Point, Locality and Hospital Social work and Discharge to Assess teams to ensure seamless care transitions and effective discharge planning.

Benefits and Support

• Regular clinical supervision and training Opportunities to supervise OT Assistants Career development and CPD platforms
• A culture of collaboration, peer support, and specialism development
• A supportive environment that values your clinical expertise, innovative ideas, and continuous professional development.
• Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.
• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax‑free childcare and childcare services Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.
• Accessibility and Support: Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [e-mail]. Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.
• Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

Our Council

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Right to Work and Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Applications are welcomed from qualified candidates who require visa sponsorship. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.

Recruitment Process

We recruit at Slough Borough Council through eight core skills: The core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview. Find out more.