Senior Occupational Therapist (Front Door Team)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join us! This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £46,498 - £50,947 per annum.

The Front Door Team consists of Senior Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers, and Social Care Practitioners. The team provides timely advice, assessment and early intervention from first contact through to complex long term work.

In this role, you will take a lead responsibility for DFG related assessments and major adaptation work, ensuring residents receive high quality, timely and person centred recommendations to support independence and safety at home. Alongside DFG work, you will manage a mixed caseload of short- and long term interventions. You will receive ongoing support from a Service Team Manager and a Principal Occupational Therapist, with access to regular supervision, training opportunities and annual appraisal.

Main duties of the job

• Lead on and deliver comprehensive DFG assessments, including major adaptations and complex housing recommendations.
• Provide high quality professional supervision and mentoring to qualified and unqualified staff in a fast paced multidisciplinary environment.
• Complete a range of assessments, including moving and handling, risk assessments, and mental capacity assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Deliver skilled, strength based Occupational Therapy interventions to adults with diverse needs.
• Work in partnership with surveyors, housing teams, contractors, health professionals and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and contribute to service development and continuous improvement.
• Keep an up to date CPD portfolio and engage in relevant training and learning activities.

About us

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the 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.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist with strong expertise in Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) assessments and major adaptations, to join our Front Door Team.

Job responsibilities

To provide an outcome focussed assessment service to all adults with physical disabilities or age related problems. The post holder will be required to provide a professional Occupational Therapy Reablement Service, including statutory Social Care responsibilities. Contribute to service delivery that is person-centred and outcome focussed with an emphasis on encouraging independence and enabling recovery. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to address complex needs and achieve best outcomes for individuals and their Carers. Work with health colleagues to ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A qualified Occupational Therapist (BSc/MSc) with current HCPC registration.
• Substantial post-qualification experience with a strong background in DFG assessments, major home adaptations, and housing-related OT practice.
• Experience providing supervision or leadership to others.
• Strong clinical skills in community practice, working with adults with physical disabilities, frailty, neurological conditions and complex needs.
• Excellent communication and partnership working skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and make sound professional decisions autonomously.
• Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and housing/adaptation frameworks.
• Experience with specialist equipment, home adaptations and Assistive Technology.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.