Closing date: 26 July 2026
Job summary
Join our Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Team as an Occupational Therapist, where your professional development is a priority. This is your opportunity to become part of a small, supportive and collaborative service that values teamwork, continuous learning and career development. In this part-time role, working 22.5 hours per week, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents' lives while developing your skills and expertise within a dedicated team.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

This post offers a specialist career pathway in housing adaptations and DFG work, supported by:

• Clear professional development routes through our Occupational Therapy Academy
• Regular supervision, reflective practice and peer support
• Opportunities to build specialist expertise in major adaptations, housing solutions and legislation
• A team culture that encourages learning, shared problem solving and innovation

You will work closely with colleagues across Adult Social Care, housing partners, contractors and Housing Associations.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake person centred assessments to identify housing adaptations that promote safety, independence and long term well-being
• Work collaboratively with service users, colleagues and partners to develop and progress DFG solutions
• Contribute specialist OT knowledge to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions and service development
• Produce clear, evidence based reports and recommendations to support DFG applications and adaptation specifications
• Maintain accurate electronic records in line with professional and organisational standards
• Engage fully in supervision, appraisal and ongoing professional development
• Practice in accordance with council policies and the HCPC Code of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency

About us
The Disabled Facilities Grant team is a small, busy and supportive service that works closely with Adult Social Care, housing partners, contractors, and Housing Associations.

We deliver person-centred adaptations that meet long-term needs and ensure the best outcomes for our clients.

As a team, we support each other by working collaboratively to provide a holistic, timely, and cost-effective service that makes a real difference in peoples lives.

You will be joining a team that values professional trust, reflective practice and mutual support.

Details
Date posted: 01 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £28,826 to £30,097 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: F0028-26-0019
Job locations: Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To work as an Occupational Therapist within the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) service, collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team to support individuals to live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes through appropriate adaptations and interventions.

To assess the functional needs of individuals with disabilities or long term conditions and advice on housing adaptations in line with DFG legislation, national guidance and local policies, ensuring that recommendations are necessary and appropriate, evidence based and person centred.

To provide professional advice on a range of adaptations and equipment including level access showers, stair lifts, ramps, accessible kitchens, assistive technologies and other home adaptations that reduce risk, promote independence and prevent the need for higher levels of care.

To contribute to early intervention and prevention by identifying and addressing barriers that could lead to hospital admissions or delay discharge, enabling people to remain in their own homes and communities safely.

To engage in holistic, strengths based practice that involves working closely with service users, their families, carers and construction professionals to co-produce practical solutions that meet individual needs and improve quality of life.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with HCPC with a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.
• Safeguarding practice level 1.

Desirable

• Any specific training or experience in the OT field

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: Bracknell Forest Council
Address: Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Disabled Facilities Grant Team Manager
Tammy Grey
Email: tammy.grey@bracknell-forest.gov.uk