Do you want to join a progressive service and really make a difference?

Having achieved UK homebuilder of the year award 2021, we now have an exciting opportunity for a qualified occupational therapist who is interested in utilising their skills within a supportive housing team and providing first class customer service. 

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Grade 10

We are looking to appoint a full-time Senior Housing Occupational Therapist, to support the ongoing development of our team and require a new OT who is keen to be involved in providing innovative housing services to people in the Dudley borough. 

The ideal candidate will have experience of assessing and supporting customers with complex needs, working closely with housing teams, supporting the delivery of adaptations and/or re-housing solutions. In addition, have a keen interest in working together with other teams to develop services for people with disabilities in housing need.

This post offers the opportunity to build on expertise from a variety of clinical settings as we provide services for customers of all ages and with a variety of health and disability needs.

What you will do:

• Complete a holistic assessment taking account of all housing factors impacting on the individual and their household, referring to and liaising with colleagues to resolve housing issues and needs as required
• Seek to resolve disability needs with equipment, support and referral to alternative services where this is appropriate
• Make recommendations, based on assessed need for the provision of certain property types, adaptations and equipment, taking account of both health and housing policy and legislation
• Make recommendations as to the level of medical priority for re-housing based on an assessment of need relating to the applicants current property and taking account of other housing options or services that may be appropriate
• Provide 1:1 support, supervision and line management to other relevant housing OT staff

What you will need to bring to the role:

• Must have a diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC.
• Experience working as an OT with people with various disabilities, assessing needs and agreeing and arranging provision of adaptations and equipment or support in a community setting
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of relevant IT skills including Microsoft Office and specialist databases
• Be able to sketch and read property plans and review property details to identify barriers and potential solutions for people with disabilities
• Supervision and or management skills

You will also benefit from:

• A generous Local Government Pension
• Agile Working – supporting and promoting a positive work/life balance
  Flexible Working – to include Agile Working (dependant on the needs of the service), Flexible Retirement
• Annual Leave – from 25 days up to 33 days (Plus Bank Holidays and 1 extra Statutory Day) Depending upon Salary and Length of Service
• Learning & Development / Apprenticeships – A varied offering of in-house and external learning interventions and professional development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff Counselling Service – In-house access for all with a variety of therapeutic approaches to suit the individual needs of each client
• Wellbeing – a range of activities to enhance and support your wellbeing
• Occupational Health – a service to support you to stay well at work, both physically and mentally
• Family Friendly Policies - Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave – Enhanced entitlement above national average
• Sick Pay – Enhanced entitlement above national average
• Corporate Gym Membership – across Dudley Borough Leisure Centres

Please note that job share is available.

For further information or an informal chat please contact Abi Davies, Assistant Team Manager via e-mail: abi.davies@dudley.gov.uk or contact Housing Occupational Therapy on 01384 814284

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and vulnerable adults; therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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