Hybrid OT: Home Adaptations & Independence

Southampton City Council; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Death in service

Holiday allowance

Flexible working

Training and supervision

Family-friendly policies

Health and wellbeing

Armed Forces Covenant

Discount platform

Sport memberships

Sustainable travel

Volunteer days

Job summary

Southampton City Council is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for the new Home Adaptation Service. You will carry out holistic, person-centred assessments in people’s homes and recommend major adaptations and equipment to support independence.

You will collaborate with Disabled Facilities Grant Officers, Housing Adaptations, Adult Social Care, NHS teams, and other partners to ensure safe, timely pathways and contribute to service development. Flexible hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Training and regular supervision will be provided; newly qualified or less experienced Occupational Therapists are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Carry out holistic, person-centred assessments in people’s homes.
• Recommend appropriate major adaptations and equipment to meet assessed needs.
• Work closely with internal and external partners, including Disabled Facilities Grant Officers, Housing Adaptations, Adult Social Care, Community Independence Service, NHS and community health teams.
• Support the delivery of safe, effective, and timely adaptation pathways.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the service.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Southampton City Council is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for the new Home Adaptation Service. You will carry out holistic, person-centred assessments in people’s homes and recommend major adaptations and equipment to support independence.

You will collaborate with Disabled Facilities Grant Officers, Housing Adaptations, Adult Social Care, NHS teams, and other partners to ensure safe, timely pathways and contribute to service development. Flexible hybrid working is available.