Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care
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- England,South East,Berkshire
- full-time
- £41,418 per annum
Job Description:
Job description
Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of adults in our community? West Berkshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care Service. As an essential car user, you will be based at our Market Street Offices.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will work within our Adult Social Care Service to assess and support individuals in maintaining their independence and improving their quality of life. You will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including service users, carers, and relevant professionals, to develop personalized and outcome focused care plans.
Key Responsibilities:
*Conduct holistic assessments to identify individuals’ needs and develop appropriate care plans
*Provide practical support, equipment, and adaptations to help individuals maintain their independence
*Deliver therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation programs in line with best practice guidelines
*Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery
*Maintain accurate and uptodate records and provide reports as required
To be successful in this role, you will have:
*A recognized degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
*Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
*Experience working within a social care setting, ideally supporting adults
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with service users, carers, and professionals
*The ability to manage a caseload, prioritizing and organizing your work effectively
*A commitment to promoting independence, dignity, and empowerment for individuals
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
*Flexible working patterns to accommodate your personal and professional commitments
*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.
Salary: from £32,076 to £41,418 per annum (Grade HI)
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.
Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of adults in our community? West Berkshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care Service. As an essential car user, you will be based at our Market Street Offices.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will work within our Adult Social Care Service to assess and support individuals in maintaining their independence and improving their quality of life. You will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including service users, carers, and relevant professionals, to develop personalized and outcome focused care plans.
Key Responsibilities:
*Conduct holistic assessments to identify individuals’ needs and develop appropriate care plans
*Provide practical support, equipment, and adaptations to help individuals maintain their independence
*Deliver therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation programs in line with best practice guidelines
*Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery
*Maintain accurate and uptodate records and provide reports as required
To be successful in this role, you will have:
*A recognized degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
*Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
*Experience working within a social care setting, ideally supporting adults
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with service users, carers, and professionals
*The ability to manage a caseload, prioritizing and organizing your work effectively
*A commitment to promoting independence, dignity, and empowerment for individuals
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
*Flexible working patterns to accommodate your personal and professional commitments
*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.
Salary: from £32,076 to £41,418 per annum (Grade HI)
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.
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