Safe Discharge Therapist - Hospital Team, Adult Social Care (pay award pending)


Company:	Bracknell Forest Council
Salary:	£45,820 - £47,910
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bracknell, RG12 1JD
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

Help people return home safely, confidently and with the right support in place. As a Safe Discharge Therapist, you will play a vital role in promoting independence, reducing risk and supporting adults to achieve the best possible outcomes after a hospital stay.

If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.

About you…

We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist or Chartered Physiotherapist with current HCPC registration who brings a person-centred, strengths-based and outcome-focused approach to practice. You will be flexible, proactive and open to learning, with the confidence to make sound decisions while managing complexity and risk. Above all, you will be committed to promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing, supporting people to achieve safe and positive outcomes following hospital discharge.

About the team…

You will work within the Hospital Discharge team while maintaining a broad remit across Adult Social Care, including close working relationships with Community Mental Health teams, Learning Disability teams, Early intervention and Prevention services and Adult Community teams.

We know there can be pressures working in Adult Social Care, so we make sure our staff are well supported, receiving regular supervision and access to training. We have a strong focus on supporting our staff to learn, grow and develop to achieve their potential.

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