Occupational Therapist (Adult Social Care - West team)

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to make a positive impact in the community? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our Adult Social Care Team as an Occupational Therapist, working in collaboration with the  Team Leader within the West Locality.

The Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality assessments and interventions to support individuals in achieving their maximum independence and improving their overall quality of life. You will work collaboratively with service users, carers, and other professionals to identify and address specific needs, ensuring the delivery of appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' occupational needs and
• capabilities
• Providing advice and recommendations for the provision of aids, adaptations, and
• equipment
• Collaborating with other professionals to ensure coordinated care and support
• Delivering therapeutic interventions to promote independence and enhance daily living
• skills
• Monitoring and reviewing progress, making adjustments to interventions as necessary

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience working within a social care setting, ideally with adults in an local authority
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and best practices
• Excellent assessment and intervention skills, with the ability to work effectively with
• individuals who have complex needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive
• relationships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to manage a diverse caseload.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities 
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

 

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

This is a part-time role: however, full-time hours may be considered.  

To find out more about the role, please contact Hollie Shayler, Team Leader, on 01635 503558 or email Hollie.Shayler1@westberks.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

Join us in making a difference to the lives of our residents and apply now to become part of our dedicated team at West Berkshire Council.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

 

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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