SWRK - G3 Community Occupational Therapist; Housing Specialist

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by16 September 2026 at 11:55pm.

Location: Based in Council Headquarters, Hamilton, locality
- Council wide

Hours: 35hrs per week, temporary for 18 months

Work Pattern: Monday
- Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm

Salary / Hourly Rate: £47,611 - £48,633

South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) is an ambitious, high-performing organisation with a clear vision and a strong programme of action to improve the lives and prospects of everyone across the area.

We are delighted to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist working within Housing Services. This unique role links housing, health, and social care, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives through improving access to suitable housing.

• Working within the Home and Health Assessment Service to assess the health aspects of housing applications in line with the Council’s Housing Allocation Policy
  • Conducting home visits
  • Recommending housing priority levels
  • Identifying and facilitating the provision of equipment and adaptations to support individuals to remain safely in their homes
• Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the Home and Health Assessment Service
• Supporting the identification of housing needs in the development of new-build council housing
• Undertaking environmental assessments of void council properties to inform the provision of appropriate adaptations and equipment
• Completing occupational therapy assessments to support the Council’s housing investment programme

• A sound understanding of the pressures on social housing and the challenges of meeting diverse housing needs
• Strong IT skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate written reports
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
• The ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external partners
• Experience of managing a varied and demanding workload within a small team

A driving licence and the ability to travel are essential for this role.

This is an opportunity to play a vital role in helping people access and sustain housing that meets their needs and aspirations. You will be part of a supportive team working at the forefront of integrated housing and health services.

If you are flexible in your approach, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

View the Community Occupational Therapist job profile.

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from…