Occupational Therapy Assistant (Front Door Team) in Thatcham

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join us!

This is a full time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £26,895 – £30,132 per annum.

About us:

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economicallyproductive and innovative areasofthe country. The borough council – a unitary authority – takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

Why now?

It’s a great time to join RBWM. We’ve started our transformation journey—Living Well Together—a vision shaped by staff that’s about helping residents live well and enabling our teams towork well togetherin a connected, compassionate, and forward-thinking environment. We’re investing innew roles,new technology, and enhancedlearning and developmentto support our teams and improve outcomes.

Our latest staff survey shows:

• 92% of colleagues feel their work is meaningful
• 87% say their line manager demonstrates the council’s values

But don’t just take our word for it—watch our staff videos to hear directly from our teams about what it’s like to work here:

Adult social care careers | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

The role:

TheOccupational Therapy Assistantrole is within the Front Door Team which consists of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Social Care Practitioners.

The Front Door Team iswhere people begin their journey with Adult Social Care. It is the place where we listen first, understand what matters, and work alongside residents to find the right support at the right time. We work with adults across the borough who may be experiencing changes in their health, independence, or wellbeing. This includes people living with physical or sensory impairments, age-related conditions, mental health needs, neurodivergence, or substance use challenges. Our role is to offer early, short-term support, helping people regain confidence, maintain independence, and stay connected to their communities.

Your role will involve:

• Assessments and interventions for residents with physical disabilities, not excluding cognitive decline.
• Working with other professionals to support identified outcomes.
• Holding and managing a case load.

What we are looking for:

• Experience working within health, social care, occupational therapy, or a related support role.
• Be passionate about supporting adults to maintain their independence and remain safe within their communities.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies.

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave.
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates:week commencing 14 September 2026

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Sarah Corbyn, Front Door Service Manager, on sarah.corbyn@rbwm.gov.uk

Company: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Salary: £26,895 – £30,132

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Adult Services

Sector: Social Care

Job Role: Occupational Therapist