Occupational Therapist
2 weeks ago
- Pay Level: 7£41,873 - £47,238 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
- Location: Observatory House/Community
Interviews will be held week commencing: 1st December 2025
What you'll be doing:
Make a real difference as a Specialist Occupational Therapist with Slough Borough Council.
We're looking for 2 experienced Occupational Therapists to join our supportive Long Term Occupational Therapy Team, helping adults with complex and long-term needs live safely and independently at home.
You'll deliver person-centred interventions, lead on Disabled Facilities Grant referrals, promote Assistive Technology and digital tools like AskSARA, and contribute to innovative projects across health and social care.
We offer strong professional development, regular supervision, and a collaborative team culture. If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters and your ideas are valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Our Council:
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.
What we offer:
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
- 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.
- 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?
Right to Work:
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact before submitting an application.
Interested?
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 quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.
How to Apply:
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.
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