Occupational Therapist

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive on helping adults regain confidence, maximise independence, and achieve positive outcomes within their own communities?

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is looking for a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Social Care team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment where your expertise will directly improve the lives of residents, carers, and families.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will deliver a high-quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy and Reablement service to adults with physical disabilities, long-term conditions, frailty, and age-related needs.

You'll take ownership of a varied caseload, including complex and high-risk cases, working collaboratively with residents, carers, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies to develop practical solutions that promote independence and wellbeing.

Your work will have a direct impact on helping people:

Remain independent in their own homes

Avoid unnecessary hospital admissions

Return home safely from hospital settings

Access specialist equipment and adaptations

Improve quality of life and achieve meaningful goals

Contract: Initially 3 months

Location: Maidenhead - SL6

Payrate: £29.05 p/h PAYE - £38 p/h Umbrella

Working arrangements: Hybrid - Full time, Monday to Friday.

• Delivering professional Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions across the community.
• Completing functional, environmental, postural, seating, and manual handling assessments.
• Recommending and arranging specialist equipment, assistive technology, and home adaptations.
• Supporting hospital discharges, reablement, and rehabilitation pathways.
• Working within a strengths-based approach to help individuals achieve SMART outcomes.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, health colleagues, carers, and partner agencies.
• Contributing to safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments.
• Supporting Disabled Facilities Grant and rehousing assessments.
• Maintaining accurate electronic records and managing a busy caseload effectively.
• Participating in duty and triage services on a rota basis.
• Supporting service development and continuous improvement initiatives.

We're looking for someone who combines clinical expertise with compassion, creativity, and a commitment to delivering outstanding person-centred care.

• BSc (Hons) or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

You'll bring experience working with vulnerable adults in one or more of the following areas:

• Physical Disabilities
• Older People
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Health

You'll also have experience in community services, Adult Social Care, hospitals, residential settings, or other relevant health and social care environments.

• Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act.
• Experience undertaking complex assessments and developing person-centred interventions.
• Knowledge of specialist equipment, adaptations, and assistive technology.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, professional development, and RCOT standards.

At RBWM, you'll be part of a forward-thinking Adult Social Care service committed to supporting residents to live as independently as possible.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• A rewarding and varied caseload.
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD.
• Supportive management and collaborative team culture.
• The opportunity to influence service development and innovation.
• Meaningful work that makes a tangible difference every day.

• Occasional weekend working may be required in some teams.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.
• DBS clearance required: Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Apply today and be part of a team that's transforming Adult Social Care across the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.