Occupational Therapy Social Care Practitioner

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Occupational Therapy Social Care Practitioner to join our supportive Occupational Therapy Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

As a Occupational Therapy Social Care Practitioner, you play a key role in supporting individuals to live independently and safely within their own homes and communities. You will work under the supervision of a OT registered practitioner to undertake direct work with the individuals and their carers. Your work will directly contribute to improving quality of life for residents with physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges.

Within this role you will seek to prevent, reduce, and delay the need for formal care and support using a strength-based approach which includes provision of tailored advice, information, and a range of interventions.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate practitioner to join a team that’s transforming lives every day!

Apply now to be part of a service that values innovation, collaboration, and community impact!

Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays 

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more!

Key responsibilities:

• To work with customers and their carer’s using a strength-based approach to provide tailored advice information, and signposting to help them remain as independent as possible and live safely in the community.
• To identify and implement appropriate prevention plans that will avoid, reduce, or delay the need for formal long-term care.
• Maintain a network and collaborate with key partners including other LA departments, health, and voluntary organisations to ensure that the needs of the individual are met in the most appropriate way.
• To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are acknowledged. To provide or arrange advocacy as required ensuring that the voices of service users are heard, and application of positive risk-taking framework as required.
• Carry a designated workload and support registered practitioners as required and directed by Team and other Manager’s. Ensure social care information recording systems are appropriately used and maintained – including recording of referrals, assessments, support plans, reviews, risk assessments and day to day contacts and case notes.

Candidate requirements:

• Competent level of IT skills and ability to learn and use adult social care recording system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – including ability to engage with individuals with a diverse range of communication needs
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain professional composure
• Awareness of the impact of ill health, disability, social disadvantage, and poverty has on and individuals’ wellbeing

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. 

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. 

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kara Grace via email kara.grace@wokingham.gov.uk 

Closing date: 13th July 2025, 11pm

Interview date: TBC

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.   

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.