Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting new opportunity within a supportive and dynamic local authority? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our Review Team as an Occupational Therapist, reporting to the Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist.
The Role
As an Occupational Therapist within the Review Team, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality assessments and reviews of care and support services for adults with diverse needs. Your primary responsibilities will include:
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Conducting thorough reviews of existing care packages, ensuring that individuals' needs are accurately assessed and met.
- Working collaboratively with service users, carers, and other professionals to identify and implement appropriate interventions.
- Providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders regarding occupational therapy interventions.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of services through participation in quality assurance processes.
- Attending panel meetings to provide professional input and recommendations.
- As part of the Review Team, you will be working alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
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Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
- Experience working in a social care setting, ideally within a local authority.
- Strong assessment and evaluation skills, with the ability to identify and address individuals' needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with service users, colleagues, and external partners.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in occupational therapy and social care.
- Ability to work independently, managing a diverse caseload while also contributing to team objectives.
- Positive attitude and a passion for delivering high-quality care and support.
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council is a forward-thinking organisation that values and invests in its employees. In addition to a competitive salary of up to £47,075 per annum (pro-rata for part-time hours), you can enjoy a range of excellent employment benefits, including:
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Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
- Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Family-friendly policies to support your personal and professional commitments.
- A range of local discounts, offering great savings on shopping, dining, and leisure activities.
- 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.
There is a market supplement of £3000 per annum, in addition to salary grade for year 2026-2027, as part of recruitment and retention scheme.
Furthermore, you will be working within a supportive and inclusive environment, where collaboration and teamwork are encouraged. West Berkshire Council is committed to making a positive difference in the community, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to this meaningful work.
If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact Lauren Wheeler, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, on 01635 503988 or email
[email protected].
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to 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.
This role involves regulated activity with adults at risk. As such, appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s).
In this post you will be required to maintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment.
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