Job Description:

Qualified Housing Occupational Therapist

Social Care & Health – Hounslow, London

Location: Hounslow, London
Contract: Permanent
Pay Rate: £21.91 per hour (Umbrella)
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office
DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS – Adults & Children

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Qualified Housing Occupational Therapist to join the Social Care & Health team in Hounslow on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Occupational Therapist with a background in Housing or Social Care to make a real difference to the lives of adults and children across the borough.

You will be responsible for undertaking specialist occupational therapy assessments, identifying housing-related needs and recommending appropriate adaptations and equipment to promote independence, safety and accessibility within the home.

Working closely with service users, families, housing colleagues and other professionals, you will provide expert advice and recommendations to support individuals with physical disabilities, mobility difficulties and complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of adults and children within community settings, identifying functional needs and barriers to independent living.
• Assess and recommend major and minor home adaptations, ensuring properties meet individuals' assessed needs and promote safe, independent living.
• Assess for and recommend appropriate occupational therapy equipment and assistive technology to support daily living activities.
• Provide professional advice and recommendations in relation to Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG), ensuring assessments comply with relevant legislation and local authority procedures.
• Assess individuals with housing-related needs, including accommodation suitability and potential rehousing requirements.
• Prepare detailed housing needs reports, occupational therapy assessments and professional recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with housing services, social workers, healthcare professionals, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records, ensuring all assessments and recommendations meet professional standards and guidelines.
• Apply relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, when undertaking assessments and making recommendations.
• Provide occupational therapy advice on accessible housing, including wheelchair-accessible new-build developments where required.

Essential Requirements

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification, with current HCPC registration.
• Minimum of 12 months' post-registration experience within Housing Occupational Therapy or Social Care Occupational Therapy.
• Proven experience assessing adults and children in community settings and recommending major and minor adaptations.
• Good knowledge of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) process, relevant legislation and professional standards.
• Experience of occupational therapy equipment provision, alongside strong assessment, report-writing and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload, work independently and communicate effectively with service users and multi-disciplinary professionals.

Desirable Experience

• Experience interpreting new-build plans for wheelchair-accessible properties.
• Knowledge of Approved Document M (Part M) and its application to accessible housing developments.
• Experience providing occupational therapy advice and recommendations to housing development teams.
• Experience assessing clients requiring rehousing and producing housing needs reports.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working arrangement, with two days per week required in the office.
• Travel throughout the Hounslow borough will be required to undertake community assessments and home visits.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle are not essential, but candidates must be able to travel around the borough.
• An Enhanced DBS check covering both Adults and Children is mandatory.

Apply Now!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Occupational Therapist to utilise their clinical expertise within a local authority setting, helping residents overcome housing challenges and achieve greater independence.

If you have the relevant Housing or Social Care Occupational Therapy experience, are HCPC registered and are passionate about improving accessibility and quality of life, we would love to hear from you!

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare!