Reablement Occupational Therapist

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking four qualified Occupational Therapists to join the Reablement and Independence Service (RIS). The role focuses on enabling people to regain independence at home through strength-based assessments, rehab, and recovery-focused interventions.

You will work in a MDT with health and social care colleagues, supporting discharge planning and referrals while delivering person-centred care in community and home settings.

Responsibilities

• Empower residents to regain independence at home through strength-based assessments and rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with MDT to ensure smooth discharge planning and transitions between care settings.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Reablement

MDT collaboration

Strength-based assessment

Job description

• 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 invloves 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
• Number of Hire: 4

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 4 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.

We offer:

• Regular clinical supervision and training
• Opportunities to supervise OT Assistants
• Career development and CPD platforms
• A culture of collaboration, peer support, and specialism development

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a buzzing, forward-thinking service leading therapy-led projects and initiatives. We offer a supportive environment that values your clinical expertise, innovative ideas, and continuous professional development. If you're passionate about making a real impact, supporting independence, and helping people live healthier lives for longer, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 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.

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.