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Salary for this role£43,253 – £48,795 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2222, Occupational therapists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
Job summary
The Occupational Therapist in the Long Term OT Team, will support adults with complex, long-term conditions and disabilities to live
safely and independently in their own homes.
This role holder will manage a specialist
caseload, completing person-centred, strengths-based assessments and delivering
practical interventions tailored to individual goals.
This includes prescribing
and monitoring equipment, promoting assistive technology, supporting safe
transfers of care and maintaining accurate clinical records. Working
collaboratively with service users, carers and partners across health, housing,
social care and the voluntary sector, you will contribute to coordinated care,
service improvement and high-quality professional practice, while providing
guidance and supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Conduct holistic, person-centred assessments of service users and carers in their homes.
Manage a specialist caseload involving adults with complex, long-term conditions and disabilities.
Develop strengths-based support plans and set SMART therapeutic goals.
About us
As part of Slough Borough Council, you will join an organisation focused on improving outcomes for residents, communities and the local environment. Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities works collaboratively with residents, carers, families, colleagues and partner organisations to provide high-quality, person-centred support. The team is committed to strengths-based practice, professional curiosity and making a positive difference in peoples lives.
You will be part of a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues share knowledge, work together and take pride in delivering services that matter. We value a strong work ethic built on compassion, accountability, innovation and respect. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn from one another and play an active role in helping the Council move forward together.
Working with us offers the opportunity to develop your career while being supported to balance work and personal commitments. Alongside a competitive salary, employees benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements, annual leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing initiatives, employee networks and opportunities to contribute to meaningful change for the people of Slough.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£43,253 to £48,795 a year
Fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1,130
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0075-26-0012
Job locations
Slough Borough Council
Observatory house
25 Windsor Road, Slough
Berkshire
SL1 2EL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver interventions that promote safety, independence and quality of life.
Prescribe, provide and monitor disability equipment and adaptations safely.
Promote assistive technology and digital tools, such as AskSARA, to reduce reliance on formal care.
Apply manual handling legislation, training and best practice to all relevant interventions.
Work collaboratively with carers and professionals across health, housing, social care and voluntary organisations.
Contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, treatment planning, care pathways and safe transfers or discharges.
Maintain accurate, timely and up-to-date clinical records.
Participate in supervision, appraisals, peer review and continuing professional development.
Provide supervision and guidance to Occupational Therapy Assistants where appropriate.
Contribute to service development, quality improvement and cost-effective care.
Person Specification
Skills and abilities
Essential
Experience of diffusing conflict and complaints.
Problem solving/decision making skills based on client needs and goals.
Excellent assessment and recording skills
Demonstrates positive attitudes and behaviours, taking a strength-based approach to assessments.
Willingness to take responsibility and use initiative, according to level of experience and delegations
Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations.
To be proficient in the use of ICT systems and packages
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and influence others.
Excellent time management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands.
Ability to work autonomously, prioritising and organising own work and caseload, including delegation.
Physically capable of carrying, transporting and fitting equipment in peoples homes, within manual handling constraints and guidelines
Desirable
N/A
Qualifications
Essential
Degree/Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy.
HCPC Registered.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Desirable
Masters level qualification in specialist area.
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, national guidelines and best-practice for a range of conditions.
Comprehensive knowledge of appropriate and available Occupational Therapy assessments and approaches, including outcome measures and goal setting.
General knowledge of safe installations and use of Assistive Technology, disability equipment and adaptations
Desirable
N/A
Experience
Essential
Can demonstrate and evidence skills in working with all age groups and many pathologies and disabilities
Experience of working with people of diverse cultural and religious communities
Proven ability in implementing Clinical Governance.
Experience of contributing to service/quality improvement.
Experience of working within a community or acute therapy team.
Experience of case-management in clients with complex long-term conditions and disabilities
Experience of working with staff and managers at all levels across the community, engaging with health, housing, partner agencies, and voluntary sector.
Moving and Handling case work experience.
Desirable
N/A
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.