Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Housing (Locum)

• Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich, South East London Social Services

• Specialty: Learning Disabilities, Housing

• Salary: Negotiable

• Contract Length: Ongoing

Role Summary:

• Provide professional Occupational Therapy support within the Housing team to improve accessibility and independence for people with disabilities.

• Maximise availability and suitability of accessible housing for households in need.

• Work collaboratively across services to ensure practical, person-centered solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess housing needs of people with disabilities and identify households most in need of accessible housing.

• Match applicants to suitable properties as they become available.

• Provide professional OT advice within the Disability and Home Improvement Service and other services as required.

• Contribute to improving housing supply and quality for people with disabilities.

• Offer practical, professional, and customer-focused solutions to housing-related matters referred to the team.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualified and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.

• Experience in Housing Occupational Therapy or similar roles.

• Knowledge of accessibility standards and adaptations for people with disabilities.

• Strong communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and other services.

Working Hours:

• Standard working hours within local authority services; flexible to service requirements.

Code:  U. RQ1477756. 025002.