Private Sector Housing Occupational Therapist

New Forest District Council; Lyndhurst; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS Pension

Employee assistance

Staff discounts

Cycle to Work

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

New Forest District Council in Lyndhurst is recruiting a Private Sector Housing Occupational Therapist to assess clients in their homes and recommend adaptations to maintain independence. You will work within our Housing Adaptation team, travel to residents, and provide clinical advice on the design and delivery of works to meet client needs.

The role offers hybrid working, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to clients' homes to assess needs.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Proficient in using databases and digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Travel to residents' homes to assess needs and recommend adaptations.
• Provide clinical advice on design and delivery of works.
• Collaborate with Housing Adaptation Surveyors and Housing Standards Team.

Skills

Independent working

Communication skills

Digital systems

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Salary £41,499 to £44,662 per annum (up to £45,940 for exceptional performance once in post)

Basis Full time

Job profile for Private Sector Housing Occupational Therapist

Private Sector Housing Occupational Therapist

Lyndhurst 13/09/2026 Private Sector Housing Occupational Therapist

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £41,499 to £44,662 per annum (up to £45,940 for exceptional performance once in post)

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Region South

Job category/type Housing

Date posted 27/08/2026

Attachments

• People strategy_document.pdf
• Customer Strategy - Customer Promise.pdf
• Local Government Reorganisation wording for applicants.pdf
• OT Candidate Pack.pdf

Job description

Do you enjoy having a positive impact on people’s daily lives?

Would you like to be part of a dedicated team, committed to providing afirst-classservice, delivering needed adaptations tomaintain disabled people's independence in their homes?

This role requires you to travel to people's homes to assess their needs and makerecommendationsfornecessary adaptationsto enable them to live independently.

You will be working within a teamprovidingclinical advice on thedesignand delivery ofworksrequiredto meet the client's needs.

About you

Youare organised, detail-orientated, who can manage multiple priorities whileremainingcalm under pressure. You enjoy working with a wide range of people and have excellent communication skills.

You are a people focused person able to empathise with people but also able to manage their expectations. Withgood communicationskills youcanclearly explain to clients what wecando for them and communicate their needs to the surveyors and others within the wider housing team asappropriate.

You have:

• The ability to work independently and manage your workload.
• Confidence in using databases,spreadsheetsand digital systems.
• The ability to build positive relationships with clients, team members,managersand external providers.
• The capability to be creative in finding solutions.

What’s in it for you?

As part of our commitment to being a supportive andpeople‑centredemployer, we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both in and outside of work:

• £41,499 to £44,662 per annum (up to £45,940 for exceptional performance once in post)
• 27 days plus bank holidays, rising by an additional week’s leave after 5 years of continuous local authority service
• Hybrid working, with flexibility across our sites and home working
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with theoptionof Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
• Employee Assistance Programmeoffering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice
• Employee discount schemewith savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers
• Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40percenton bikes and accessories
• Avalues‑ledorganisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)
• Access to learning and development opportunitiesto support your growth
• A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued

We are proud to be aDisability Confident Employerand offer a range of active staff networks, including:

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Women’s Network
• Early Careers Network
• Neurodiversity Network

About the role and the team

You will be joining ourPrivate Sector Housingteam.Thiscomprisesof 5 full-time Housing Adaptation Surveyors, a Caseworkerand a Housing OT supported by 2 admin staff. These work closely insupporting residents in the New Forest in applying forgrantassistanceand delivering the adaptations necessary to liveindependently.

The team also has 3 Housing Standards Surveyors that work with private landlords and tenants inmaintainingthe standards of rented properties in the district and a Private Sector Leasing Liaison officer who manages private properties leased through the council.

As part of this team your work will ensure we are able toassistin meeting the needs of a greater number of residents in the provision of needed adaptations. You will play a pivotal role in assessing clients' needs and making recommendationsregardingtheir needs.

Part of the role will also be to provide advice/housing reports regardingthe suitability of properties where rehousing is being recommended.Working with our Housing Allocations team.

We also receive referrals fromchildrensand adult's services. Youwill provide support and advice to Housing Adaptation Surveyors indelivering the necessaryadaptations.

You will provide a mutual support system with our Housing OT.

About us

At NFDC we recognise that every colleague - whether in operational, frontline, oroffice-basedroles - plays a vital part in deliveringhigh-qualityservices to our communities. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the work they do and the strengths they bring.

We aim to foster a culture where people feel confident to share ideas, contribute theirexpertise, and develop through meaningful conversations with their managers and supported learning opportunities. Whilst we have our corporate values,LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness , we understand that different teams work indifferent ways, and we want our values to be lived in ways that make sense locally while staying true to our shared purpose as an organisation.

We want colleagues to thrive, which is why we promote wellbeing, balance, and opportunities for learning and progression. Our values guide how we work together and how we support each other to be confident, capable, and adaptable.

Please note:You’lllikely be aware that as part of the ongoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), the current organisation will transition into a new operating structurefrom1 April2028. It is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Craig Roppolo 02380285280 or Kirsty Farmer 02380285276 ([e-mail])([e-mail])

We understand that some applicants may choose to use AI tools to assist with completing their application. Please bear in mind it’s important that your application remains an accurate and honest reflection of your own skills, experience, and achievements. Please ensure that any content generated or supported by AI truly represents you and your capabilities, as this will form the basis of our assessment throughout the recruitment process.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check to be completed. You must include details and dates of ‘spent’ convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings.

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 13 th September 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 24 th September 2026