Job summary We are a Local Authority committed to serving our community and improving the lives of our residents, and we are currently seeking a motivated and talented Occupational Therapist to join us for an exciting new 3 year project focused on developing our Supported Living Market. Were looking for individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, service users, and healthcare providers. You will hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC. While community experience is beneficial, it is not essential. You will demonstrate a passion for improving services for people, strong influencing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members, providers, and partner organisations. An interest in supported living and in exploring and developing new ways of working is important, along with being open to innovation and changeboth as a participant and a leader. The ability to develop and deliver training within their area of expertise is also key. The Supported Living Project: We currently have around 380 people living in supported living services through accommodation-based services and community outreach. We work with around 50 providers to deliver a range of services from a few hours a week to multiple staff-24/7 services. Main duties of the job About the Role: You will hold a varied caseload across supported living services in and out of the Reading Borough and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. You will: work across services to review the people in the services, work with providers to set, review and meet outcomes. be proactive in collaborating with others and encourage change in practice Your skills and experience will be central to the Supported Living project and the ongoing development of priorities for the project, changing ways of working for providers and the council and exploring new ways of working that can enhance the lives of Readings residents. Using a strengths-based approach and your unique Occupational Therapist skill set you will support individuals to find solutions, promote wellbeing and healthy occupations through a variety of interventions including provision of equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, goal planning, re/enablement approaches, training providers, collaborative working. You will work closely with the allocated project Social Worker, care providers, Housing Services, and Health colleagues, while operating within the legal framework of relevant legislation, guidance, policies, and procedures. While this role is initially a 3 year project, there is a clear plan for the Occupational Therapist to transition into another team within Adult Social Care at the end of the project, ensuring continued development and stability within the service. About us Our offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay A wide range of flexible working opportunities Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submissionInterview date: To be confirmed If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Sandra Sheldon Review Team Team Manager - sandra.sheldonreading.gov.uk or call 07834 802 697 Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £34,314 to £44,708 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number F0037-DAC0592 Job locations Civic Offices Bridge Street Reading Berkshire RG1 2LU Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a Social Worker to find out more about the duties required. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a Social Worker to find out more about the duties required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see the attached job description and person specification for a Social Worker to find out more about the duties required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see the attached job description and person specification for a Social Worker to find out more about the duties required. 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 Reading Borough Council Address Civic Offices Bridge Street Reading Berkshire RG1 2LU Employer's website https://www.reading.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)