Occupational Therapist (Housing)

Occupational Therapist (Housing) – Social Care Qualified Location: Hengoed
Employment Type: Temporary
Duration: 20 Weeks
Start Date: 02 February 2026
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible working pattern to be discussed)
Salary:

• PAYE: £19.67 per hour
• Umbrella: £25.80 per hour

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Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist with experience in housing and adaptations? Network Recruitment Wales is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Housing) to join Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Private Sector Housing Team on a 20-week temporary assignment to support short-term service demand.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in maximising accessible housing, supporting disabled residents, and contributing to safe, timely hospital discharge and housing solutions across the County Borough.

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What You’ll Do:

• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice on housing and adaptations for disabled people across public and private sector housing.
• Undertake OT assessments for housing applicants referred via the Common Housing Register where medical need is identified.
• Assess the need for minor and major adaptations and make professional recommendations to promote independence and safety.
• Support accessible housing strategy by identifying demand, recording accessible properties, and matching applicants to suitable homes.
• Provide expert advice to Housing Assessment Panels and Housing Review Panels.
• Work collaboratively with housing officers, health professionals, social landlords, contractors, and third-sector partners.
• Assist with complex hospital discharge cases where housing adaptations or rehousing are required.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports, and professional documentation.
• Represent the Private Sector Housing Service at meetings and multi-agency forums when required.

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What We’re Looking For:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, adaptations, accessible design standards, and OT best practice.
• Experience assessing for housing adaptations and advising on accessible housing solutions.
• Excellent communication, report-writing, and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with housing services, health professionals, or multi-disciplinary teams is desirable.
• Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.
• Full UK Category B driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.

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Essential Requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check (Children and Adults Barred List) and subscribes to the DBS update service
• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Full UK driving licence and business-use car insurance.
• Criminal Convictions Declaration.
• Health Declaration / Questionnaire.
• Signed Confidentiality Agreement.
• CV and Employment History Form.
• Minimum of 3 years’ references / work history.

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Why Join Us? This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives by improving access to suitable, safe housing. You’ll work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment while contributing to service improvement and strategic housing outcomes across Caerphilly.

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How to Apply: Ready to make an impact? Submit your CV and required documents to Network Recruitment Wales today.
📞 01443 230222
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Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dedicated Housing and Environment team — apply now!
Network Recruitment Wales is an equal opportunities employer.