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We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic, confident and reliable to join our Adult Social Care Hub on a full-time, 12-month maternity cover contract. If you are experienced in assessing and supporting manual handling situations and passionate about strengths-based practice, we would love to hear from you. Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information. 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. This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office 2-3 days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements. Explore our career development opportunities for Occupational Therapists: Adult social care - Occupational therapy pathway handbook. If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.

About you…

You will work within an established, multi-professional statutory team and will undertake comprehensive assessments of adults with disabilities. Supporting individuals to continue living as independently as possible within their communities will be an integral part of this role.

As a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to work with adults with a broad range of needs including people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people and people with dementia. Working closely with our voluntary care sector to support individuals to continue living as independently as possible within their communities, will be an integral part of this role.

You will receive regular supervision, attend multi-disciplinary team meetings and hold a varied caseload.

Watch our video to discover what makes Bracknell Forest Council a great place to grow your Occupational Therapy career: Occupational Therapists: Pathways in practice video

About the team…

You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team based at Time Square, Bracknell, with the flexibility of a hybrid working model.

Although we work in 3 distinct teams, we are one service and we work together closely which leads to good relationships and opportunities for learning from each other. You will gain an invaluable breadth of experience across Adult Social Care and will be supported to develop your knowledge and confidence. Rotational posts across the teams will be considered.

Key responsibilities…

Undertake strengths-based assessments with adults with disabilities, identifying needs and promoting independence, choice and control through Care Act compliant and cost-effective support.
Responsible for own caseload, working collaboratively with colleagues in the People directorate.
To be an autonomous practitioner and accountable for all aspects of your work, including management of individuals in your care and your own supervision and appraisal.
To assess for, plan and provide interventions around manual handling, seating, small aids and adaptations.
Participate in safeguarding assessments and planning when required.

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.

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.

Disability confident and inclusive recruitment

Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be an inclusive employer. This means that if you have made us aware on the application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or you are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview date

Interview date is to be confirmed.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

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:

Leila Hall, Community Service Manager - Email: Leila.hall@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

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

£46,783 - £48,873 per year