Occupational Therapist; Housing

The job requirements are detailed below. Essential qualifications, skills and experience are listed in the Job Description s/Person Specification which can be found under the attachments section below.

Salary:
Grade 11, £42,839 per annum

Hours: 37 hours

Location:
Sardis House, Pontypridd

An exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist is available within the Housing team to deliver comprehensive, person-centred occupational therapy services to promote independence, wellbeing, and inclusion for applicants and their households seeking rehousing across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The post holder will work with the Homefinder service and the Common Housing Register partners to assess the adaptation needs of applicants seeking rehousing.

The post holder will work with the Homefinder service and the Common Housing Register partners to assess the suitability of properties offered. Determining if the property will meet the needs of the applicant and their household and to make recommendations for minor adaptations if required.

The post holder will also make recommendations to the Homefinder service and the Common Housing Register partners regarding the suitability of new build properties at the planning / development stage of the build.

The post holder will manage a defined caseload, working flexibly and collaboratively with individuals and partner agencies using specialist assessment, evidence-based interventions, and robust risk management processes.

If you would like to know more about the role or the Homefinder service please contact Joanne Harris, Homelessness and Housing Options Service Manager on

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.