Occupational Therapist

Job description

Tripod are currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapaist to work in Caerphilly County.

Pay will be negotiable depending on experience

Working Hours - Full time preferred but would consider part time and condensed hours

Duration : ASAP - Ongoing

Apply now or refer a friend for £500.

The role:

• Provide OT advice and assistance to all departments within Caerphilly CBC, relevant partners, third sector organisations, health professional on matters relating to both occupational therapy and housing for disabled persons.

• Assisting the Private and Public Sector Housing service together with other social landlords to maximise the number and optimise the use of accessible or adapted homes throughout the County Borough.

• Provide specialist support relating to adaptations to meet specific needs of individual households where improvement works are to be undertaken to meet the requirements of the Post Asset Management scheme.

• Address the objective identified by Welsh Government to maximise the use of accessible or adapted homes.

• Housing Strategy and Development are supported through the identification of the demand for accessible housing and the geographical areas of that demand.

• Undertake OT assessments of Housing applicants referred via the Common Housing Register whereby a medical need is identified.

• Provision of OT advice and support to all teams within Caerphilly Homes and to registered social landlord partners where appropriate.

• The assessment of need of residents and preparation of professional recommendations to address those needs, undertaking consultations with tenants, carers, health and social care professionals, officers, contractors, consultants, and Elected Members as and when appropriate.

• Assist in the efficient running of Public Sector Housing contracts, such as PAMS, to avoid delays, ensure tenants with special needs are supported in an appropriate manner, and quality standards are maintained.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ystrad Mynach

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English