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Occupational Therapist (Adult Social Care - Central team)
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to make a positive impact in the community? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Adult Social Care Service as an Occupational Therapist, working within the Central Locality Team.
About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for deliveringhigh-qualityassessments and interventions to individuals with disabilities, enabling them to achieve greater independence and enhance their quality of life. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care and support to our service users.
Key responsibilities include:
Conducting thorough assessments of occupational needs and identifying appropriate interventions
Providing advice, guidance, and support to service users and their families
Collaborating with other professionals to ensure holistic care delivery
Monitoring and reviewing progress, making necessary adjustments to intervention plans
Contributing to the overall development and improvement of the service
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration
Experience working in a similar role within a social care setting
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and best practices
Excellent assessment and intervention skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse caseload
Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
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.

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Location:
Newbury
Salary:
£40,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Health;Health

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