Occupational Therapist - Housing

Occupational Therapist - Housing

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £44,253 – £50,909 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 01/12/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 710692

We have an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our Housing Adaptations Team within Housing Services here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time, Permanent basis.

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll help people live safely and independently in their own homes. You’ll assess people’s needs and recommend housing adaptations that make everyday life easier, reviewing these as needs change. You’ll take a strengths-based approach, listening to what matters to each person and respecting their choices, culture, communication needs and aspirations.

You’ll use your knowledge of housing adaptations, accessible environments, building regulations and the Disabled Facilities Grant to find practical solutions that work for each person. You’ll balance safety with independence, supporting people to make informed choices and take positive risks where appropriate.

This is a great opportunity to use your Occupational Therapy skills to make a real difference to people’s independence and quality of life.

Generous Annual Leave – 30 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Networks

And more!

• Work with adults and carers as part of the Housing Adaptations Team, supporting people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, long-term conditions and older people.
• Assess people’s needs and recommend the right housing adaptations, working within relevant legislation, guidance, policies and procedures.
• Use a strengths-based approach, building positive and respectful relationships with individuals and their carers and focusing on what matters to them.
• Use your knowledge of housing adaptations and accessible environments to find practical solutions, working within relevant building regulations, legislation and the Disabled Facilities Grant framework.
• Review the support and adaptations provided to make sure they are meeting the person’s needs and delivering a positive outcome.

• Professional degree level Occupational Therapy qualification
• Current Registration to the professional governing body – HCPC
• Demonstrable working experience of managing Housing Adaptations
• Demonstrable experience of undertaking assessment of complex need
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs)

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

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