Experienced Housing Occupational Therapist
Housing - Empowering Housing Solutions for All in Wiltshire
Join our team as a Housing Occupational Therapist for the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives!
This role is to assist people in the central south and west regions of the county who are transitioning from hospital to suitable accommodations, ensuring their homes meet their needs for independence and functionality.
Under the expert guidance of the Advanced Occupational Therapist, you will work alongside three experienced Occupational Therapists and collaborate with various agencies and services, providing you with a rich environment for professional growth and skill development in the field of housing and healthcare.
Main Duties of the Job
As a Housing Occupational Therapist, you'll collaborate with Registered and Council Housing Providers, shape strategies for construction and renovation projects, and ensure housing stock meets community needs. Providing expert advice to customers of all types, you'll empower them to make informed decisions, enhancing their quality of life. We are looking for individuals who want to share and develop their housing expertise, building close working relationships with an array of services and agencies. From hospitals to social housing providers, home improvement agencies, Adult Social Care, Children's Services, and Housing Solutions and Lettings, you'll play a pivotal role in creating solutions for our community.
Join us in making a meaningful difference today!
About Us
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported, and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework that sets out how we are all expected to lead, work, and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying, or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust, and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
Job Responsibilities
This is a specialist post in the housing occupational therapy team. The purpose of this role is to support customers' discharge from hospital to suitable accommodation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Please see job description for full details.
* Please see job description for full details.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£43,454 to £45,536 a year (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement)
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