Occupational Therapist - Disabled Facilities Grant (part time 22.5 hrs per week)

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) service at Bracknell Forest Council. This role focuses on housing adaptations and the progression of Disabled Facilities Grants, supporting residents to live independently and safely in their homes.

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. Our Occupational Therapists benefit from hybrid working where they can work from the office, home or within the community.

About you…

You will have recent, relevant experience in major housing adaptations and be capable of working creatively with others to develop practical solutions where the home environment affects a person’s independence, function and wellbeing. You should also be able to assess and match individuals to void properties when their current accommodation is unsuitable and cannot be reasonably adapted.

About the team…

The Disabled Facilities Grant team is a small, busy and supportive service that works closely with Adult Social Care, housing partners, contractors, and Housing Associations. We deliver person-centred adaptations that meet long-term needs and ensure the best outcomes for our clients. As a team, we support each other by working collaboratively to provide a holistic, timely, and cost-effective service that makes a real difference in people’s lives.

Key responsibilities…

• Carry out person-centred assessments and work with service users and colleagues to create practical home adaptation plans that promote safety, independence and enable individuals to live safely in their own homes.
• Contribute to capacity building across teams by sharing knowledge of major adaptations, legislation, eligibility criteria, and associated processes, while actively participating in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions where housing needs and adaptations are considered as part of wider care and support planning.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic records, ensuring that assessments, decisions and outcomes are clearly documented and write clear, evidence-based reports and professional recommendations to support DFG applications and specifications for adaptations.
• Make timely referrals and signpost individuals to relevant services, community support or other specialists, when needs fall outside the DFG scope or where additional support is beneficial.
• Actively engage in supervision, performance discussions, and reflective practice while operating within professional competence, seeking support when needed, and committing to ongoing training and development.
• To ensure all practice complies with the policies, procedures and standards of the council, as well as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency.

Our benefits…

• 28* days annual leave increasing to 33* days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days annual leave per year and sell 5 days.*
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and programmes to support health and wellbeing. 
• Paid HCPC registration fees.
• Local government pension scheme with linked life insurance cover.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefitssuch as annual leave, occupational maternity/paternity leave.
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Paid leave to participate in the Employee Volunteering Scheme.
• And many more: Staff benefits | Bracknell Forest Council. 

*Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.

*(pro rata for part time)

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

Interviews will be held by mutual agreement, either via face to face or Teams.

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.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Tammy Grey - Disabled Facilities Grant Team Manager

Email: tammy.grey@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Tel: 07877548772

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

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.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK 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.

No agencies please.