Experienced Occupational Therapist

Civic Recruitment Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting an Experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) team in Milton Keynes on a 3‑month contract. You will assess adults with complex OT needs, deliver specialist housing adaptations, and produce detailed recommendations to enable independent living at home.

Working in collaboration with residents, contractors and housing teams, you will undertake functional assessments in home and community settings, support waiting list

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Significant experience in Adult Services.
• Experience in Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess adults with complex OT needs.
• Undertake functional assessments in home/community settings.
• Produce DFG recommendations and adaptation specifications.
• Assess eligibility for major/minor housing adaptations.
• Collaborate with residents, contractors and housing teams.
• Support reduction of waiting lists in the DFG service.

Skills

Occupational therapy expertise

Adult services experience

Collaboration with contractors

Housing adaptations assessment

Education

HCPC-Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/11/2026

Job Description

3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

As an Experienced Occupational Therapist, you will work within the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Team, undertaking complex assessments and delivering specialist Occupational Therapy interventions to support adults to remain independent and safe within their own homes.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Assess adults with complex Occupational Therapy needs.
• Undertake functional assessments within home and community settings.
• Complete Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) recommendations.
• Assess eligibility for major and minor adaptations.
• Produce detailed adaptation specifications and recommendations.
• Assess and recommend specialist equipment.
• Undertake moving and handling assessments.
• Recommend appropriate seating and postural management solutions.
• Work closely with residents, contractors and partner agencies.
• Monitor the progress of adaptation works.
• Support the reduction of waiting lists within the DFG service.
• Promote independence and reduce reliance on long-term care services.

Essential Experience Required

• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Significant Occupational Therapy experience within Adult Services.
• Experience working within a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) team.
• Experience conducting functional assessments.
• Experience recommending major and minor housing adaptations.
• Experience producing detailed adaptation specifications.
• Experience assessing and prescribing specialist equipment.
• Experience undertaking moving and handling assessments.
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Therapy practice within housing adaptations.
• Experience working collaboratively with contractors, surveyors and housing teams.

Additional Information to Note

• Monday to Friday.
• The Civic, 1 Saxon Gate East, Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ.