Job description

Job responsibilities

• Directorate: Adult Services
• Pay Level: 9, £56,354 - £62,066 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Enhanced

The closing date for applications is midnight on 1st November 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 9th November 2026

What you’ll be doing:

This is a post with key accountabilities with regards to the Local Authority’s discharge of its statutory responsibilities under the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) including the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs). The post holder will be required to:

Lead the local authority on policy, procedural and practice issues relating to MCA in general and DOLs in particular.

Possess specialist expertise in MCA and DOLs policy, practice and legalisation and case law and provide expert advice and support to senior managers and frontline staff across Adults Social Care (ASC).

Develop procedures and staff guidance to support robust and consistent decision making and innovative practice within ASC regarding MCA.

Develop and maintain effective data management processes and efficiencies within the service regarding DOLs.

Develop and implement a robust quality assurance framework, including auditing in relation to MCA.

Develop and implement a process for quality assuring assessments received from external suppliers.

Ensure detailed advice is provided to adults, or their representatives, external providers on the DOLs procedures.

Represent Slough Borough Council on internal panels and working groups relating to MCA and DOLs also local, regional and national networks.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [email protected].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

Follow the link HERE to learn more.

Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note we will be unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

How we recruit at Slough Borough Council

Our 8 Core Skills

At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.

Click here to find out more - How we recruit | Slough Borough Council

How to Apply:

Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Join Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our transformation and growth.

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

Join Slough Borough Council – Move Forward Together!

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising and managing the work and performance of others.
• Experience of report writing, including analysis of data.
• Experience of managing complex case work in relation to mental capacity.
• Experience at establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other professionals and agencies.

Desirable

• Experience in project management.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level.
• Professional qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Chartered Psychologist.
• Professional Registration with Social Work England (SWE) /National Midwifery Council (NWC) / Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) / British Psychological Society (BPS) Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Desirable

• N/A

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• At least 2 years at Operational Management level familiar with methods, techniques and tools for planning, organising, resourcing, directing, coordinating and monitoring ongoing activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a range of multiagency partners, peers, senior managers and people in the community.
• Ability to produce reports including analysis of trends and themes.
• Excellent IT skills and ability to use a variety of IT devices, systems, and databases.

Desirable

• N/A

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant policy and procedures in relation to MCA and DOLs including updates in case law and legalisation.
• Awareness of and working within a national legalisation, corporate and directorate policies and procedures.
• Full awareness of GDPR in data management together with data protection and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of the Human Rights Act 1998.

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.

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

Slough Borough Council

Address

Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road

Slough

Berkshire

SL1 2EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Directorate: Adults
• Pay Level: 7, £43,253 - £48,795 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance) plus (14% Shift enhancement)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Rota working across 7 days a week including weekends, bank holidays and out of hours as required. Rotas are subject to change based on the needs of the service.
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office). This role invloves working from people’s homes in the community and visiting hospitals or care home setting if required as part of the reablement interventions.
• DBS requirement: Enhanced

The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 18th September 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 28th September 2026.

What you’ll be doing:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Reablement and Independence Service (RIS). This community-based role focuses on empowering individuals to regain or maintain independence in their own homes through strength-based assessments, rehabilitation, and recovery-focused interventions.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), you’ll support residents with a range of needs including physical and mental health conditions, learning difficulties, and age-related challenges. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues across the Local Access Point, Locality and Hospital Social work and Discharge to Assess teams to ensure seamless care transitions and effective discharge planning.

We offer:

• Regular clinical supervision and training
• Opportunities to supervise OT Assistants
• Career development and CPD platforms
• A culture of collaboration, peer support, and specialism development

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a buzzing, forward-thinking service leading therapy-led projects and initiatives. We offer a supportive environment that values your clinical expertise, innovative ideas, and continuous professional development. If you're passionate about making a real impact, supporting independence, and helping people live healthier lives for longer, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [email protected].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

Follow the link HERE to learn more.

Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Applications are welcomed from qualified candidates who require visa sponsorship.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

How we recruit at Slough Borough Council

Our 8 Core Skills

At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.

Click here to find out more - How we recruit | Slough Borough Council

How to Apply:

Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Join Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our transformation and growth.

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

Join Slough Borough Council – Move Forward Together!

Person Specification

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
• Experience of contributing to service/quality improvement.
• Experience of working within a community or acute therapy team.
• Experience of diffusing conflict and complaints.
• Moving and Handling case work experience.

Desirable

• N/A

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Proven ability in implementing Clinical Governance.
• Problem solving and 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
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

Desirable

• N/A

Knowledge and understanding

Essential

• 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.
• Experience of case-management in clients with long-term conditions.
• General knowledge of safe installations and use of Assistive Technology, disability equipment and adaptations

Desirable

• N/A

Qualification

Essential

• Degree/Diploma/M.Sc. in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registered.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Masters level qualification in specialist area.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Slough Borough Council

Address

Observatory House, 25 Windsor Rd,

Slough

Berkshire

SL1 2EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The postholder will identify the needs of the service users and carers within the context of their own homes and within available resource.
• To involve carers in this process and consider their needs as well as those of the service users to ensure best outcomes.
• To manage autonomously a clinical caseload of clients at a specialist level, assessing and treating clients and maintaining clinical records.
• Participate in clinical supervision and appraisals and supervise OT Assistants according to level of expertise.
• To ensure that all activities are informed by up-to-date manual handling advice and training.
• To set SMART goals to ensure therapeutic interventions are effective and to improve client flow through the service.
• Promote the use of Assistive Technology and AskSara to enhance independence and reduce reliance on formal care services.
• To work collaboratively with health and social care community and acute colleagues, including Local Access Point and Discharge to Assess teams.
• To work with other members of the MDT to ensure effective assessment, treatment, management of care pathways and transfers of care discharges.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma/M.Sc. in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registered.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Masters level qualification in specialist area.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Proven ability in implementing Clinical Governance.
• 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

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
• Experience of contributing to service/quality improvement.
• Experience of working within a community or acute therapy team.
• Experience of diffusing conflict and complaints.
• Moving and Handling case work experience.

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.
• Experience of case-management in clients with long-term conditions.
• General knowledge of safe installations and use of Assistive Technology, disability equipment and adaptations

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

Slough Borough Council

Address

Slough Borough Council

Observatory house

25 Windsor Road, Slough

Berkshire

SL1 2EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Supporting people to develop skills, make choices, and live as independently as possible.
• Ensuring the person's legal rights are upheld under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Equality Act.
• Preventing abuse or neglect and responding effectively when concerns arise.
• Understanding what support a person requires to live safely and meaningfully.
• Bringing together health, social care, housing, and community services to meet the person's needs.
• Ensuring the person is at the centre of all decisions, using accessible communication and advocacy.

Person Specification

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with service users, colleagues and partner agencies
• Ability to plan, prioritise and work effectively
• An ability to be sensitive to the needs of Sloughs ethnically and culturally diverse community
• Ability to work within a changing environment providing services to vulnerable clients
• An ability to develop effective relationships with other staff, partner agencies and the public
• Ability to carry out personalised assessments including risk assessments, Mental Capacity and Best Interests Assessments
• To keep high standards of personal and professional conduct and professional appearance
• Ability to coach, mentor and supervise other staff on complex cases

Desirable

• N/A

Knowledge and understanding

Essential

• Working knowledge of the relevant legislation and theories underpinning the provision of services to the relevant client group.
• Good working knowledge of directorate and corporate policies, procedures and practice including safeguarding procedures
• Good understanding of joint working with partner agencies
• Working knowledge of financial procedures appropriate to the job
• Working knowledge of financial procedures appropriate to the job
• Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues
• Awareness of legislation relating to equal opportunities and a commitment to equality and diversity.

Desirable

• N/A

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree, related to profession, e.g.
• Social Work post graduate/Masters,
• Current registration with Health & Care
• Professions Council (HCPC)
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to daily use of a car
• Post Qualification Attainment- ASYE

Desirable

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to daily use of a car

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a range of partners in an appropriate Health or Social Care Setting
• Experience of balancing complex workloads, setting priorities and making decisions.
• Learning disability practice knowledge. Understanding the nature of learning disabilities, co occurring conditions, communication needs, and the social model of disability.
• Human rights & equality frameworks. Strong grasp of rights based practice, discrimination, and the history of institutional abuse affecting people with learning disabilities.
• Legislation & policy. Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, safeguarding duties, advocacy entitlements, and community based support principles.
• Strengths based and co production approaches. Ability to recognise and build on individuals strengths, involving people and families in all decisions.

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.

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

Slough Borough Council

Address

Slough Borough Council

Observatory house

25 Windsor Road, Slough

Berkshire

SL1 2EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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.

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

Slough Borough Council

Address

Slough Borough Council

Observatory house

25 Windsor Road, Slough

Berkshire

SL1 2EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide effective day to day management, supervision, direction and guidance on all relevant matters to members of the DOLs team; ensuring that tasks and actions are planned and prioritised, ensuring access for DOLS sufficiently staffed.
• Ensure effective arrangements are in place for receiving and responding to requests for DOLS authorisations from Managing Authorities within the statutory framework and timescales and that an appropriate and timely response is made in relation to the notification of any adult safeguarding matters.
• Provide expert, case specific and general advice to frontline staff and managers regarding best practice and national and local developments relating to MCA and DOLs and in particular the management of high risk, legally complex or contentious situations.
• Respond to complex queries, complaints and FOIs within timescales.
• To be the Lead Officer for the Slough Borough Councils Supervisory Body functions and responsibilities under DOLs, including undertaking DOLs authorisations.
• Responsible for governance of the DOLs systems and processes, (including stakeholder management, change control, risk and issue management, resource management) ensuring that corporate requirements are me.
• Review the development and capacity of the Local Authority Best Interest Assessors BIAs and Supervisory Signatory role within ASC workforce.
• Maintain oversight of the functioning of the contracts relating to the provision of DOLs Mental Health Assessors, BIAs, Independent Mental Capacity Advocate IMCA and Relevant Persons Representative RPR as well as maintain overview and capacity and performance of provision of RPR for out of area placements.
• Instruct and work closely with Legal services in the progressing and continual monitoring of SBCs response to legal challenges under Section 21 of the Mental Capacity Act.
• Work alongside commissioning colleagues to gain assurance of compliance with MCA /DOLS from commissioned services.
• Engage with the public and community and voluntary services to promote the application of MCA.
• Design and Implements arrangements for routine and ad hoc monitoring and auditing of the quality of Mental Capacity Act assessments, best interests assessments, best interests decisions, the scrutiny and sign off DOLS authorisations and of outcomes for residents.
• Work with the Managing Authorities to ensure that they understand the process to request authorisation of deprivation of liberty and the circumstances in which to do so, ensuring that decisions are communicated in a timely way and within statutory time limits.
• Provide reports to Senior Managers as required; on DOLs activity and related trends and issues.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising and managing the work and performance of others.
• Experience of report writing, including analysis of data.
• Experience of managing complex case work in relation to mental capacity.
• Experience at establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other professionals and agencies.

Desirable

• Experience in project management.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level.
• Professional qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Chartered Psychologist.
• Professional Registration with Social Work England (SWE) /National Midwifery Council (NWC) / Health and Care Professional Council
• (HCPC) / British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• At least 2 years at Operational Management level familiar with methods, techniques and tools for planning, organising, resourcing, directing, coordinating and monitoring ongoing activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a range of multiagency partners, peers, senior managers and people in the community.
• Ability to produce reports including analysis of trends and themes.
• Excellent IT skills and ability to use a variety of IT devices, systems, and databases.

Knowledge and understanding

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant policy and procedures in relation to MCA and DOLs including updates in case law and legalisation.
• Awareness of and working within a national legalisation, corporate and directorate policies and procedures.
• Full awareness of GDPR in data management
• together with data protection and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of the Human Rights Act 1998.

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

Slough Borough Council

Address

Slough Borough Council

Observatory house

25 Windsor Road, Slough

Berkshire

SL1 2EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• 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
• Experience of diffusing conflict and complaints.
• Experience of case-management in clients with long-term conditions.
• Proven ability in implementing Clinical Governance.
• Problem solving/decision making skills based on client needs and goals.
• Demonstrates positive attitudes and behaviours, taking a strength based approach to assessments.
• 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

Person Specification

Knowledge and understanding

Essential

• 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

• 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
• Experience of diffusing conflict and complaints.
• Experience of case-management in clients with long-term conditions.
• Experience of contributing to service/quality improvement.
• Experience of working within a community or acute therapy team.
• Moving and Handling case work experience.

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.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Proven ability in implementing Clinical Governance.
• 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.
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
• 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
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, national guidelines and best-practice for a range of conditions.

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.

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

Slough Borough Council

Address

Slough Borough Council

Observatory house

25 Windsor Road, Slough

Berkshire

SL1 2EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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