Occupational Therapist - Disabled Facilities
| Posting date: | 24 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,783.00 to £48,873.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46783.00 - £48873.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bracknell, RG12 1JD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | F0028-25-0011 |
Summary
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.