We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care Hub on a full‑time, permanent basis.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.
About you…
You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about person‑centred practice and enabling people to live safely and independently.
As a senior practitioner, you will deliver timely, creative OT interventions while supporting colleagues to maintain high‑quality, strengths‑based practice. Working within our dynamic, multi‑disciplinary Adult Social Care Hub at Time Square, you will collaborate with social workers, nurses, therapists and partners across health, housing and the voluntary sector. Together, you will support early intervention, manage risk and shape positive outcomes for adults at the very start of their social care journey.
If you thrive on variety, teamwork, and making a meaningful difference, this is the role for you.
About the team…
You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team based at Time Square, Bracknell, with the flexibility of a hybrid working model. We value creativity, shared learning, and a strong commitment to empowering adults at the earliest stage of their social care journey.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in guiding and supporting colleagues to ensure consistent, high‑quality practice. Our inclusive culture promotes professional curiosity, reflection, and continuous development. Your expertise will genuinely shape the way we work.
Key responsibilities...
* Provide skilled OT interventions at first point of contact, supporting adults with a wide range of needs through early assessment, problem‑solving, and strengths‑based planning.
* Offer senior clinical oversight for complex cases, guiding decision‑making and supporting colleagues across the Hub and wider MDT.
* Deliver supervision, coaching, and professional guidance to OT staff, students, and unqualified colleagues.
* Contribute to service development, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement within the Hub.
* Access regular CPD, reflective supervision, and practical support to maintain professional competence and develop specialist skills.
* Provide cross‑team support within Adult Social Care as required to ensure service continuity and high‑quality practice.
Our benefits…
* 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
* Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
* Paid employee volunteering scheme.
* Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
* Reimbursement of HCPC registration.
* Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
* Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
* Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
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 are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments
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 recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Shortlisting will be done on a weekly basis, and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.
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.