Occupational Therapist Job - Housing Team

Your new company Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for an experienced Housing Occupational Therapist to join its Adult Social Care Floating Support and Vulnerable People Housing Service. Your new role This specialist role will focus on helping people with physical disabilities access suitable housing and live as independently as possible. You will assess applicants'' long-term housing needs, recommend appropriate property types, equipment and adaptations, and help ensure that adapted properties are allocated effectively. As a Housing Occupational Therapist, your responsibilities will include: Completing Occupational Therapy assessments for applicants with disabilities who require suitable housing Making recommendations based on assessed needs and long-term housing requirements Assessing and advising on equipment, adaptations and suitable property types Supporting the effective allocation of adapted properties Working in partnership with housing colleagues, Adult Services, health professionals and external agencies Exploring appropriate housing options to promote independent living Contributing to the development of housing procedures, policies and best practice Supporting the maintenance and effective operation of an adapted housing register Providing advice and training on identifying, categorising and recording adapted properties Maintaining accurate records and providing performance reports when required What you''ll need to succeed A recognised ..... full job details .....