Senior Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care Hub

We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist with experience in community settings. You should be passionate about making a meaningful impact in people's lives and eager to join our supportive and welcoming team. We value individuals who are committed to personal growth and contributing to the development of their colleagues. As a Senior Occupational Therapist in our Adult Social Care Hub Team, 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. We empower individuals to reach their full potential, with the freedom to make the right choices. You'll be part of a supportive team with a manageable caseload where your contributions are valued.,

• To work with people, including their advocates and carers, to coordinate the identification of their needs.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of individuals including those with diverse or complex presentations to develop person-centred SMART Goals and support plans designed to meet needs in ways that maximises independence, choice and control, and are legal and affordable.
• To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, participating in the development of services and other staff, providing direction and assistance to support workers, other members of the team, and students.
• Take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal and to supervise and appraise allocated staff in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council's appraisal policy.
• To be responsible for your continuous professional development, ensuring your practice is up-to-date and evidence based, attending all mandatory training and specialist training where appropriate.
  
  Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years' service (pro rata for part time)
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Sports and social club.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest's thriving town centre.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Staff dental and health plans.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.
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're excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we'd love to hear from you. 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 . We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Interview date Interviews will be held w/c 20th January 2025. 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: Emma Shaw, Senior Occupational Therapist Tel.: At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details. 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. 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. Equal Opportunities Bracknell Forest Council - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.