Specialist Pediatric OT – Housing Adaptations

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist (Housing Speciality) to join the Children's Occupational Therapy Housing Team. You will assess and intervene for children and young people whose disabilities impact home participation and safety.

The role involves working with families, housing providers and social care to plan major housing adaptations, equipment provision, and a fully integrated service with the community OT team.

Qualifications

• Specialist occupational therapy assessment for housing adaptations and safety in home environments.
• Ability to collaborate with families, housing providers and social care to plan housing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment for housing adaptations and equipment needs.
• Lead on major and minor housing adaptations and ensure integrated service with community OT colleagues.
• Delegate work to therapy assistants and supervise junior staff.
• Manage own caseload with supervision responsibilities within the team.

Job description

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist (Housing Speciality) to join the Children's Occupational Therapy Housing Team. You will assess and intervene for children and young people whose disabilities impact home participation and safety.

The role involves working with families, housing providers and social care to plan major housing adaptations, equipment provision, and a fully integrated service with the community OT team.