Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward‑thinking service where you will be valued and encouraged to develop. Depending on your experience, you will be appointed as either a Senior Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapist (Main Grade).
We are committed to strengths‑based, person‑centred practice and to investing in our staff so they can deliver positive, meaningful outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
About you
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled professional who can build strong relationships, apply sound analytical thinking and work effectively across disciplines.
About the team
Our Children Specialist Support Team (CSST) works in close partnership with children and families, delivering high‑quality, needs‑led assessment, planning and intervention to ensure the right support is in place.
Our diverse team delivers a wide range of services, including social work, occupational therapy, support for children with additional vulnerabilities, statutory responsibilities for disabled Children in Need, care support packages and short breaks. We are proud of our child‑first approach, grounded in the social model of care, where partnership and collaboration are central to everything we do.
Key responsibilities
* Main Grade Occupational Therapist:
o Work with children and their families to identify and undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments.
o Write reports and attend multi‑disciplinary meetings to plan and review ongoing treatment and support.
o Work as part of a team triaging referrals received within Children’s Social Care from multiple sources.
o Document all work in line with legislation and local policy and procedures.
o Provide manual handling plans and risk assessments along with demonstrations of safe practice to parents/carers.
o Assess for appropriate, reasonable and cost‑effective adaptations to properties where necessary.
o Assess suitability under the Department of Transport blue badge policy for the provision of disabled blue badges.
o Take an active part in supervision and appraisal meetings.
* Senior Occupational Therapist:
o Work with children and their families to identify and undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and triage referrals that come into Children’s Social Care.
o Provide 1‑1 and group support, professional supervision, appraisal and development.
o Work autonomously within the scope of your practice and support the Team Manager in planning and leading in the occupational therapy service.
o Contribute to policy and practice development and work with partner agencies in a joined‑up approach, support and intervention.
o Act in the best interest of children and their families to ensure relevant safeguarding measures are followed where necessary.
o Ensure compliance with all council policies and code of conduct and ensure that all Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) standards are met.
o Document accurate and timely recording of work completed and prepare reports for legal and court proceedings where required.
Eligibility
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Candidates 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.
Legal and compliance
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people 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.
No agencies please.
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