Occupational Therapist - Housing Adaptation Specialist

Sanctuary Personnel; Hounslow; Sur place; GBP 41 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Professional development

Long-term role stability

Work-life balance

Résumé du poste

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for the Housing Adaptation Team in Hounslow. This permanent, full-time position involves conducting home-based assessments, coordinating with lettings and other professionals to design and deliver adaptation plans, and managing a caseload with a strong client-focused approach.

The role offers a meaningful contribution to improving living environments, with NHS experience desirable and opportunities for ongoing professional development

Responsabilités

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in clients’ homes to identify needs and determine eligibility for services
• Coordinate with the Lettings Team to match clients with suitable housing properties
• Collaborate with Technical Surveyors, Caseworkers, and other professionals to create and implement detailed home adaptation plans
• Carry out site visits to evaluate homes and monitor progress of adaptation projects
• Manage a caseload and conduct reassessments as needed
• Advocate for clients and support them in adapting to significant changes in their living environments
• Offer expert advice and resources to council staff, voluntary agencies, and families to ensure informed decision-making
• Engage in multi-disciplinary case conferences and strategy meetings to address complex cases
• Manage time effectively and adhere to the council’s policies on Equality and Diversity, and Health and Safety
• Occasionally work during antisocial hours, if required

Description du poste

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for the Housing Adaptation Team in Hounslow. This permanent, full-time position involves conducting home-based assessments, coordinating with lettings and other professionals to design and deliver adaptation plans, and managing a caseload with a strong client-focused approach.

The role offers a meaningful contribution to improving living environments, with NHS experience desirable and opportunities for ongoing professional development