Vacancy details

We are recruiting for Occupational Therapists for a variety of exciting roles within our new Operating Model which puts the person at the centre and is values led.  You will work either on our Adult Social Care Hub or the Early Interventions and Prevention Service.

We are passionate about promoting independence and wellbeing through new ways of working and forward thinking interventions. We want to reduce dependence, prevent deterioration and delay reliance on traditional services.

Adult Social Care Hub: As an OT in our Adult Social Care Hub you will be working with people right at the start of their journey with Social Care.  The Hub is the first contact for people with physical health issues, learning disabilities or for older adults with health problems.

Early Intervention and Prevention (EIP) Service: You will be working in a large, supportive, multi-disciplinary team.  We are a truly integrated team.  We work hard alongside the people we support to maximise their independence, help them to remain at home for as long as possible with reduced reliance on external support.

Because we’re Bracknell Forest

What it’s like working in our team…

Although our Operating Model consists of 3 district 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 EIP Service and Hub teams will be considered.

Our offices are in Market Street, Bracknell and we work flexibly from there, from home and around the Borough. You will receive regular supervision and attend MDT meetings and you will hold a varied caseload.

You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training…

• To work with people to coordinate the identification of their needs and undertake comprehensive assessments of adults with disabilities. To work with those with diverse or complex presentations in a way that maximises independence, choice and control that are Care Act compliant and cost effective.
• Responsible for own caseload, working collaboratively with those 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 and small aids / adaptations.
• Participate in safeguarding assessments and planning when required.

The benefits you will experience are…

• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks
• Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
• Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing after 3 years’ service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
• Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.
• A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
• Internal sports and social club opportunities.
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.
• Local Government pension scheme / Life Insurance cover.

What we’re looking for…

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and reliable person who is passionate about strength based practice, supporting residents of Bracknell Forest and applicants who have had experience of manual handling situations as a qualified Occupational Therapist.

Interview date

Applications will be shortlisted upon receipt, and we will send you an interview invite if your application form is successful.  As this is an ongoing advert, please note that vacancies may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process following a successful appointment.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Eleanor Mulhern, Assistant Community Services Manager - Occupational Therapy: Eleanor.Mulhern@bracknell-forest.gov.uk  or 01344 351410

 or

Gavin Austin, Assistant Community Services Manager: Gavin.Austin@bracknell-forest.gov.uk  or 01344 351481

 At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. As a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you need any adjustments at any point during the recruitment process by contacting our friendly recruitment team on recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

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.

 Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 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.

 Bracknell Forest Council is recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let us know if you need any adjustments at any point during the recruitment process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Any candidates that are currently residing in the UK and wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.

No agencies please. 

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.