Occupational Therapist - Adult Community Team
Bracknell Forest CouncilBracknell, South East
Overview
This is a local council role (fixed-term) with Bracknell Forest Council based in Bracknell. The advertised salary is £48,295 to £50,454. Applications close on 22 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Are you an Occupational Therapist who wants to make a meaningful difference to adults with physical disabilities and longer-term care and support need...
As a qualified, HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist in our Adult Social Care Long Term ACT Team, you will be a confident, person-centred practitioner with strong assessment, communication and problem-solving skills.
You will bring experience of assessing adults with physical disabilities and longer-term care and support needs, including those with complex needs and presentations. A commitment to promoting independence, choice and control is essential, using practical, strengths-based and cost-effective solutions to help people live safely within their communities.
The role requires the ability to manage a varied caseload, work autonomously and collaborate effectively with residents, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
You will also have the skills to assess, plan and deliver interventions relating to manual handling, seating, equipment and minor adaptations. An understanding of safeguarding, Care Act requirements and professional accountability is important, alongside a commitment to ongoing learning, reflective practice and professional development.
You will join a friendly, experienced and supportive Adult Community Team, working alongside colleagues who share knowledge, value different perspectives and collaborate to achieve positive outcomes for residents.
Based at Time Square in Bracknell, you will be part of a supportive team that values learning, reflective practice and continuous professional development. You will benefit from regular supervision, opportunities to enhance your skills and flexible hybrid working arrangements that balance individual and service needs.
Essential: - At least 2 years experience of working in an Occupational Therapy role.
Essential: - Registered with HCPC with a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.; - At least 2 years experience of working in an Occupational Therapy role.
How this role compares
We hold 243 council vacancies in South East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £36,264. This role pays more than about 79% of them.
There are 3,980 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 370 of them in South East.
You have 32 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 28 days, so this is a longer window than usual.
Bracknell Forest Council has 17 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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