Reablement Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Pay Level:  5 £30,160 - £35,530 fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Flexible Rota 7 days a week, including weekends, bank holidays and out of hours as required. Rotas are subject to change based on the service's needs.
• Location:  Slough, Berkshire/Community care surrounding areas (people’s homes in the community and visiting hospitals or care home if required as part of the Reablement interventions) 

The closing date for applications is midnight on: 21st November 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 1st December 2025

Are you passionate about helping people live independently? Join our Reablement and Independence Service and make a real difference in the community. In this community-based role, you will support residents in regaining or maintaining independence through strength-based assessments, rehabilitation, and recovery-focused interventions.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will assist Occupational Therapists with residents who have a range of needs, from physical and mental health challenges to learning difficulties and age-related conditions. You will also collaborate with social care and discharge teams to ensure smooth care transitions.

We offer a supportive, innovative environment with regular supervision, training, and opportunities for professional development. If you are enthusiastic about promoting independence and helping people live healthier, fuller lives, we want to hear from you.

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

At Slough Borough Council, we understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That's why we're committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme

We offer a wider range of great benefits, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
• Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.  Our commitment to equality and diversity through our vibrant employee networks:
• R.E.A.C.H (Race Equality and Celebrating Heritage) Network - celebrating cultural diversity and promoting racial equality
• Women's Network - supporting career development and workplace equality for women
• Employees with Disabilities Forum - advocating for accessibility and inclusion
• LGBTQIA Network - fostering an inclusive environment for all colleagues
• Neurodivergent Staff Network - helping Slough become a place that truly reflects the needs of our ND staff.
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to and from work.

Accessibility and Support: We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you have a condition that may affect your application or interview experience, please provide the following information in your supporting statement when applying:

• Do you have a condition that we should be aware of?
• How does this condition affect you in your daily work or interview situations?
• What accommodations do you need for the interview process or, if successful, in the role?
• What's the best time of day for an interview if you were shortlisted?

This information will be treated confidentially and used solely to ensure we provide appropriate support throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve. 

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email Recruitment@slough.gov.uk quoting the job reference – our Accessibility Statement has more information.

Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth!

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• HCPC Registered.
• You must ensure your car is insured for work-related use and may need to conduct a risk assessment before transporting equipment or staff.

Desirable

• Master's level qualification in a specialist area.

Skills and abilities Knowledge and Understanding and Qualifications

Essential

• Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess and evaluate care in rehabilitation and long-term condition management.
• 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.
• Moving and handling case work experience.

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess and evaluate care in rehabilitation and long-term condition management.
• 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.
• Moving and Handling case work experience.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Slough Borough Council

Address

Observatory House, role includes working from people’s homes in the community and visiting hospitals or care

Slough

Berkshire

SL1 2EL

Employer's website

https://www.slough.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)