Occupational Therapist - Disabled Facilities Grant (part time 22.5 hrs per week)
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We have a great opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) team, working part-time 22.5 hours per week. This role focuses on housing adaptations and the progression of Disabled Facilities Grants, supporting residents to live independently and safely in their homes.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About you...
As an Occupational Therapist in the Disabled Facilities Grant team, you will have recent and relevant experience in major housing adaptations.
You will be capable of working creatively with others to develop practical solutions where the home environment affects a person’s independence, function and wellbeing.
You should also be able to assess and match individuals to void properties when their current accommodation is unsuitable and cannot be reasonably adapted.
About the team...
The Disabled Facilities Grant team is a small, busy and supportive service that works closely with Adult Social Care, housing partners, contractors, and Housing Associations.
We deliver person-centred adaptations that meet long-term needs and ensure the best outcomes for our clients.
As a team, we support each other by working collaboratively to provide a holistic, timely, and cost-effective service that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
Key responsibilities...
- Carry out person-centred assessments and work with service users and colleagues to create practical home adaptation plans that promote safety, independence and enable individuals to live safely in their own homes.
- Contribute to capacity building across teams by sharing knowledge of major adaptations, legislation, eligibility criteria, and associated processes, while actively participating in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions where housing needs and adaptations are considered as part of wider care and support planning.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic records, ensuring that assessments, decisions and outcomes are clearly documented and write clear, evidence-based reports and professional recommendations to support DFG applications and specifications for adaptations.
- Make timely referrals and signpost individuals to relevant services, community support or other specialists, when needs fall outside the DFG scope or where additional support is beneficial.
- Actively engage in supervision, performance discussions, and reflective practice while operating within professional competence, seeking support when needed, and committing to ongoing training and development.
- To ensure all practice complies with the policies, procedures and standards of the council, as well as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency.
Our benefits...
- 28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10* and sell up to 5 days*.
- Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Paid employee volunteering scheme.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Reimbursement of HCPC registration
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
*(pro rata for part time)
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values...
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments...
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Candidates will be shortlisted on weekly basis and invited to interview on a mutually convenient date.
We reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been found. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Tammy Grey - Disabled Facilities Grant Team Manager
Email: tammy.grey@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Tel: 07877548772
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
Salary range
- £46,873 - £48,873 per year