Occupational Therapist - Housing

Wokingham-Borough-Council; Wokingham; In loco; GBP 44.000 - 51.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous Annual Leave

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye Tests

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

Descrizione del lavoro

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Housing Adaptations Team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will assess needs, recommend suitable housing adaptations, and support independence in residents’ homes.

You will balance safety with choice, using building regulations and the DFG framework to implement practical solutions and review outcomes for positive impact.

Competenze

• Professional degree level Occupational Therapy qualification required.
• Current HCPC registration and eligibility to practice.
• Experience managing Housing Adaptations projects.
• Experience assessing complex needs and making safe, practical recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).

Mansioni

• Work with adults and carers in the Housing Adaptations Team to support diverse needs.
• Assess needs and recommend housing adaptations within relevant legislation.
• Use a strengths-based approach and build respectful relationships with service users.
• Apply knowledge of building regulations and DFG framework to deliver practical solutions.
• Review outcomes to ensure needs are met and independence is promoted.

Conoscenze

Assessment of complex needs

Housing adaptations knowledge

Strengths-based approach

Building regulations knowledge

DFG knowledge

Formazione

Professional degree level Occupational Therapy qualification

HCPC Registration

Experience in Housing Adaptations

Descrizione del lavoro

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £44,253 – £50,909 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 01/12/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 710692

We have an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our Housing Adaptations Team within Housing Services here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time, Permanent basis.

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll help people live safely and independently in their own homes. You’ll assess people’s needs and recommend housing adaptations that make everyday life easier, reviewing these as needs change. You’ll take a strengths-based approach, listening to what matters to each person and respecting their choices, culture, communication needs and aspirations.

You’ll use your knowledge of housing adaptations, accessible environments, building regulations and the Disabled Facilities Grant to find practical solutions that work for each person. You’ll balance safety with independence, supporting people to make informed choices and take positive risks where appropriate.

This is a great opportunity to use your Occupational Therapy skills to make a real difference to people’s independence and quality of life.

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

Generous Annual Leave – 30 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

And more!

Key Responsibilities

• Work with adults and carers as part of the Housing Adaptations Team, supporting people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, long-term conditions and older people.
• Assess people’s needs and recommend the right housing adaptations, working within relevant legislation, guidance, policies and procedures.
• Use a strengths-based approach, building positive and respectful relationships with individuals and their carers and focusing on what matters to them.
• Use your knowledge of housing adaptations and accessible environments to find practical solutions, working within relevant building regulations, legislation and the Disabled Facilities Grant framework.
• Review the support and adaptations provided to make sure they are meeting the person’s needs and delivering a positive outcome.

Candidate Requirements

• Professional degree level Occupational Therapy qualification
• Current Registration to the professional governing body – HCPC
• Demonstrable working experience of managing Housing Adaptations
• Demonstrable experience of undertaking assessment of complex need
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs)

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Yasmin Ahmad, Housing Adaptions Team Manager, via [e-mail] (Strictly no agencies).

Interview date: TBC

AI in Applications:

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.

However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.

We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.