Occupational Therapist - DFG (part time 22.5 hrs/pw)
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,962.00 to £29,193.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27962.00 - £29193.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Bracknell, RG12 1JD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | F0028-25-0008 |
Summary
Undertake person centred functional assessments to identify housing related needs and recommend suitable home adaptations that promote independence, reduce risk and enable individuals to live safely in their own homes. Assist in the development and review adaptation plans in partnership with service users and DFG colleagues, setting realistic and meaningful goals that support choice, control, and long term independence. Work collaboratively with a range of professionals including DFG Case Workers, Surveyors, contractors, Housing Officers, Architects, Social Workers and health colleagues to ensure the effective design and delivery of home adaptations under the Disabled Facilities Grant. Liaise with individuals, families and carers to ensure that proposed adaptations are necessary and appropriate to meet the clients needs. Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic records using the councils case management system, ensuring that assessments, decisions and outcomes are clearly documented. Write clear, evidence based reports and professional recommendations to support DFG applications and specifications for adaptations. Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions where housing needs and adaptations form part of broader care and support planning. 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. Support the development and continuous improvement of the DFG service through involvement in audits, service planning and evaluations, ensuring the service remains responsive and effective. Effectively manage a caseload, prioritising work based on risk, need and the complexity of individual circumstances, ensuring timely assessments and delivery of outcomes. Work in line with safeguarding procedures to identify and reduce risks of harm, liaising with relevant professionals and escalating concerns where necessary. 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. To actively participate in regular supervision, individual and team performance discussions and reflective practice sessions to improve own and team practice and performance. Operate within the scope of professional competence, seeking advice and support when needed, and participating in ongoing training and professional development activities.