Neway International are seeking an Occupational Therapist (Housing) – Social Care Qualified to join our client based with Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Location: Ty Penallta, Penallta House, Tredomen Business Park, Hengoed, CF82 7PG
Hours: 37 per week
Start date: 02 February 2026
Duration: 20 weeks (initially likely to be extended)
Work pattern: Flexible – to be discussed with the candidate
Pay rates: PAYE £27.14 per hour / Ltd & Umbrella £35.81 per hour
About the Client
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Housing Services team supports residents across the borough by delivering safe, accessible and sustainable housing solutions. The Private Sector Housing service plays a vital role in enabling people to live independently at home, ensuring properties are adapted, assessed and improved to meet individual needs. The council is committed to high‑quality service delivery, safeguarding, and supporting vulnerable residents with dignity and respect.
The Role
The Occupational Therapist (Housing) will provide specialist assessments and recommendations to support residents with disabilities, mobility needs or health‑related housing challenges. Working within the Private Sector Housing team, you will assess properties, identify required adaptations and ensure recommendations align with legislation, best practice and the council’s policies.
This role supports short‑term service demand and requires a qualified, experienced Occupational Therapist with strong housing‑related knowledge. You will work collaboratively with surveyors, contractors, social care teams and residents to ensure timely, effective and person‑centred outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out functional assessments to identify housing‑related needs for adults, children and families.
* Recommend appropriate adaptations, equipment and property modifications to support safe, independent living.
* Work closely with Housing Services, surveyors and contractors to progress adaptation works.
* Provide clear, evidence‑based clinical reasoning to support decisions and recommendations.
* Ensure all assessments and documentation comply with legislation, guidance and internal procedures.
* Support residents and families through the adaptation process, offering clear communication and professional advice.
* Contribute to multi‑disciplinary working across social care, health and housing teams.
* Maintain accurate case records and ensure timely reporting.
* Manage a varied caseload, prioritising effectively to meet service demand.
Candidate Requirements
* Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
* Experience working within housing, adaptations, disability services or community‑based OT roles.
* Strong understanding of housing legislation, Disabled Facilities Grants and property adaptation processes.
* Ability to carry out functional assessments and provide clear clinical recommendations.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a person‑centred approach.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload.
* Confident working collaboratively with internal teams, contractors and external partners.
* Commitment to safeguarding, equality and high‑quality service delivery.
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