Occupational Therapist – Housing Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Flexibility in schedule

Professional development workshops

Community impact

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced Locum Occupational Therapist to join the Housing Team in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The role offers an exciting, dynamic environment with a competitive hourly rate and potential ongoing contract.

You will conduct property assessments, support complex housing needs, and collaborate with NHS and Adult Social Care partners to improve resident outcomes. The position is full-time, with opportunities for professional development and flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Proven experience in housing occupational therapy or related environments.
• Ability to conduct functional and environmental assessments.
• Strong communication and multi-agency collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete property suitability assessments and property checks for housing allocations.
• Undertake functional and environmental assessments to determine housing needs.
• Evaluate complex rehousing cases and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Facilitate matching and allocation of adapted properties and manage viewings.
• Provide OT expertise for urgent housing cases and hospital discharge pathways.
• Assess equipment and adaptation needs for rehousing scenarios.
• Advise Housing and Health & Housing teams and partner organisations.
• Engage with residents and NHS/Adult Social Care services.

Skills

HCPC registration

Housing OT

Home assessments

Multi-agency communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Locum Occupational Therapist in Housing Team, Sheffield, South Yorkshire - Up to £35.00 per hour, Full-time.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as an Occupational Therapist within the Housing Team in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, offering a dynamic and challenging environment with a competitive hourly rate. With an ongoing contract available, you will be immersed in a role that provides satisfaction and a chance to make a significant difference in the community’s life.

Perks and benefits:

• Full-time: Enjoy the stability and potential growth opportunities that come with full-time hours. Your commitment and expertise are recognised and crucial in your role.
• Flexibility: Gain the benefit of managing your schedule and working independently, allowing for a work-life balance tailored to your needs.
• Professional Development: Access to exclusive training and workshops to enhance your skills and career progression, ensuring you stay ahead in your field.
• Community Impact: Your work directly contributes to improving housing conditions and quality of life for residents across Sheffield, making your role incredibly rewarding.

What you will do:

• Complete property suitability assessments and property checks, managing complex cases that demand specialist Occupational Therapy judgment.
• Undertake functional and environmental assessments to define housing needs for individuals with disabilities and complex needs.
• Evaluate complex rehousing and medical priority cases, providing evidence-backed housing recommendations.
• Facilitate the matching and allocation process for adapted properties, including direct lets and managing intricate viewings.
• Carry out property suitability assessments to guide rehousing decisions.
• Provide Occupational Therapy expertise for urgent housing cases and hospital discharge pathways.
• Assess equipment and adaptation needs associated with rehousing scenarios.
• Offer specialist advice and guidance to Housing and Health & Housing personnel.
• Engage collaboratively with residents, NHS services, Adult Social Care, and partner organisations.
• Manage Housing Occupational Therapy referrals, prioritising urgent and complex situations.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Proven experience in assessing individuals with physical disabilities and complex needs
• Proficient in undertaking functional and environmental assessments
• Competence in making evidence-based and defensible professional recommendations
• Strong communication and multi-agency collaboration abilities
• Expertise in conducting home assessments and property visits across Sheffield
• Effective clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Experience in Housing Occupational Therapy
• Experience with adapted housing and hospital discharge procedures
• Familiarity with assessing for adaptations and equipment
• Experience with Adult Social Care systems

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, offers a vibrant lifestyle steeped in history, culture, and stunning countryside. This dynamic city is not only an excellent place to work with its flourishing healthcare opportunities but also ensures an enriched quality of life with a mix of urban amenities and scenic surroundings. Join us and become an integral part of Sheffield’s thriving community!