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Bracknell Forest Council

Occupational Therapist - Children's Specialist Safeguarding Team

The closing date is 11 May 2026

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward thinking service where you will be valued and encouraged to develop. Depending on your experience, you will be appointed as either a Senior Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapist, Main Grade.

We are committed to strengths based, person centred practice and to investing in our staff so they can deliver positive, meaningful outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Main duties of the job

Please see our main advert for the full list of main duties for either a Main Grade or Senior Occupational Therapist.

About us

Our Children Specialist Support Team (CSST) works in close partnership with children and families, delivering high-quality, needs-led assessment, planning and intervention to ensure the right support is in place.

Our diverse team delivers a wide range of services, including social work, occupational therapy, support for children with additional vulnerabilities, statutory responsibilities for disabled Children in Need, care support packages and short breaks. We are proud of our child-first approach, grounded in the social model of care, where partnership and collaboration are central to everything we do.

Details

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,783 to £53,048 a year inclusive of LWA and ECU Allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0028-26-0003

Job locations

Time Square

Market Street

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 1JD


Job description

Job responsibilities

We areseeking an enthusiastic and skilled professional who can build strong relationships, apply sound analytical thinking and work effectively across disciplines.

For candidates appointed at Senior Occupational Therapist level, the role offers the opportunity to provide professional leadership within the team, including supporting and supervising Occupational Therapists and students, and playing an active role in service improvement and the ongoing development of best practice.

If you join us at Main Grade level, you will be fully supported through structured supervision, ongoing professional development and clearly defined career pathways, enabling you to grow in confidence, consolidate your practice and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team. Whether you are looking to further develop your practice or step into additional leadership responsibilities, you will play a key role in making a positive and lasting difference to the lives of children and their families.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We areseeking an enthusiastic and skilled professional who can build strong relationships, apply sound analytical thinking and work effectively across disciplines.

For candidates appointed at Senior Occupational Therapist level, the role offers the opportunity to provide professional leadership within the team, including supporting and supervising Occupational Therapists and students, and playing an active role in service improvement and the ongoing development of best practice.

If you join us at Main Grade level, you will be fully supported through structured supervision, ongoing professional development and clearly defined career pathways, enabling you to grow in confidence, consolidate your practice and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team. Whether you are looking to further develop your practice or step into additional leadership responsibilities, you will play a key role in making a positive and lasting difference to the lives of children and their families.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Occupational Therapist qualification at degree level or above. Registered with professional body e.g. HCPC.

Desirable

  • Safeguarding Level 2 and 3.
  • Practice Education course.
  • Supervisory management course.
  • Best Interest Assessor.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Occupational Therapist qualification at degree level or above. Registered with professional body e.g. HCPC.

Desirable

  • Safeguarding Level 2 and 3.
  • Practice Education course.
  • Supervisory management course.
  • Best Interest Assessor.

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:

Team Manager, Children's Specialist Support Team

Benigna Amago

Benigna.Amago@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

01344352378

Details

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,783 to £53,048 a year inclusive of LWA and ECU Allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0028-26-0003

Job locations

Time Square

Market Street

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 1JD


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