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