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Bracknell Forest Council

Occupational Therapist - Disabled Facilities

The closing date is 19 October 2025

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Job summary

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) team, working part-time 22.5 hours per week. 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. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

  • 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.

About us

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 peoples lives.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,783 to £48,873 a year pro rata £28,826 - £30,097

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

F0028-25-0011

Job locations

Time Square

Market Street

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 1JD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an Occupational Therapist within the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG)service, collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team to support individuals to live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes through appropriate adaptations and interventions.

To assess the functional needs of individuals with disabilities or long term conditions and advice on housing adaptations in line with DFG legislation, national guidance and local policies, ensuring that recommendations are necessary and appropriate,evidence based and person centred.

To provide professional advice on a range of adaptations and equipment including level access showers, stair lifts, ramps, accessible kitchens, assistive technologies and other home adaptations that reduce risk, promote independence and prevent the need for higher levels of care.

To contribute to early intervention and prevention by identifying and addressing barriers that could lead to hospital admissions or delay discharge, enabling people to remain in their own homes and communities safely.

To engage in holistic, strengths based practice that involves working closely with service users, their families, carers and construction professionals to co-produce practical solutions that meet individual needs and improve quality of life.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an Occupational Therapist within the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG)service, collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team to support individuals to live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes through appropriate adaptations and interventions.

To assess the functional needs of individuals with disabilities or long term conditions and advice on housing adaptations in line with DFG legislation, national guidance and local policies, ensuring that recommendations are necessary and appropriate,evidence based and person centred.

To provide professional advice on a range of adaptations and equipment including level access showers, stair lifts, ramps, accessible kitchens, assistive technologies and other home adaptations that reduce risk, promote independence and prevent the need for higher levels of care.

To contribute to early intervention and prevention by identifying and addressing barriers that could lead to hospital admissions or delay discharge, enabling people to remain in their own homes and communities safely.

To engage in holistic, strengths based practice that involves working closely with service users, their families, carers and construction professionals to co-produce practical solutions that meet individual needs and improve quality of life.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with HCPC with a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.
  • Safeguarding practice level 1.

Experience

Essential

  • Working in and with multi professional teams and professionals
  • Compassionate and empathetic when working with others
  • Dealing with difficult situations
  • Effective communication and listening
  • Report writing and record keeping
  • Self-directing and working to deadlines and tight timescales
  • Organised and able to plan workload
  • Working under pressure in a complex environment
  • Relevant health and social care legislation
  • Understanding of current safeguarding laws and policies for children and vulnerable adults
  • Understanding of and commitment to the requirements of safeguarding children, young people, vulnerable adults and promoting their welfare.
  • Liberty Safeguard Protections (DoLs)
  • Working with multi-agency professionals
  • Report writing and presentations
  • Safeguarding of Children and Adults
  • Working with families, other service providers and networks

Desirable

  • Any specific training of experience in the OT field.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with HCPC with a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.
  • Safeguarding practice level 1.

Experience

Essential

  • Working in and with multi professional teams and professionals
  • Compassionate and empathetic when working with others
  • Dealing with difficult situations
  • Effective communication and listening
  • Report writing and record keeping
  • Self-directing and working to deadlines and tight timescales
  • Organised and able to plan workload
  • Working under pressure in a complex environment
  • Relevant health and social care legislation
  • Understanding of current safeguarding laws and policies for children and vulnerable adults
  • Understanding of and commitment to the requirements of safeguarding children, young people, vulnerable adults and promoting their welfare.
  • Liberty Safeguard Protections (DoLs)
  • Working with multi-agency professionals
  • Report writing and presentations
  • Safeguarding of Children and Adults
  • Working with families, other service providers and networks

Desirable

  • Any specific training of experience in the OT field.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bracknell Forest Council

Address

Time Square

Market Street

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 1JD


Employer's website

https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bracknell Forest Council

Address

Time Square

Market Street

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 1JD


Employer's website

https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Disabled Facilities Grant Team Managerq

Tammy Grey

tammy.grey@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

07877548772

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,783 to £48,873 a year pro rata £28,826 - £30,097

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

F0028-25-0011

Job locations

Time Square

Market Street

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 1JD


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