Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Occupational Therapist (Housing)
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Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.
Occupational Therapist - Housing
Salary: Grade 11, £42,839 per annum
Hours: 37 hours
Location: Sardis House, Pontypridd
An exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist is available within the Housing team to deliver comprehensive, person-centred occupational therapy services to promote independence, wellbeing, and inclusion for applicants and their households seeking rehousing across Rhondda Cynon Taf.
- The post holder will work with the Homefinder service and the Common Housing Register partners to assess the adaptation needs of applicants seeking rehousing.
- The post holder will work with the Homefinder service and the Common Housing Register partners to assess the suitability of properties offered.
- The post holder will also make recommendations to the Homefinder service and the Common Housing Register partners regarding the suitability of new build properties at the planning / development stage of the build.
- The post holder will manage a defined caseload, working flexibly and collaboratively with individuals and partner agencies using specialist assessment, evidence-based interventions, and robust risk management processes.
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If you would like to know more about the role or the Homefinder service please contact Joanne Harris, Homelessness and Housing Options Service Manager on 07557 082890.
Safeguarding Responsibility: Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. The successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Diversity and Inclusion: The Council values diversity in its workforce and is committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief, or pregnancy and maternity. The Council offers a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network, and Perthyn, our LGBTQ+ Network.
Language Policy: An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. The Council is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above.
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Application Process: In view of the large number of Application Forms currently being submitted, individual applications are not acknowledged. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion.
Armed Forces Support: The recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces, including Service Leavers, Veterans, or Reservists, and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.
Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme: As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role, it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme and meet the essential criteria for the role.
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