Occupational Therapist - Social Care

Wokingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job title: Occupational Therapist - Social Care
Location:Wokingham
Rate:38 per hour
Contract Type:Full-time
Service Area:Housing Adaptations Team

Job Description:

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist in Wokingham on behalf of its client to assess review and support the housing adaptation needs of vulnerable adults and children. This role aligns with the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and aims to promote independence safety and wellbeing through a strengths-based and personalised approach.

Key Responsibilities:

Conductfunctional assessmentsto determine eligibility and recommend appropriate housing adaptations
Provideadvice guidance and access to support servicesbased on assessed needs
Promoteaccessible environments with working knowledge ofbuilding regulationsDisabled Facilities Grant (DFG)legislation and local housing policies
Assess and orderbasic equipment/adaptationsfollowing major works and provide training on their use
Undertakemanual handling risk assessments develop risk management plans and support positive risk enablement
Collaborate with individuals carers families and stakeholders to gather information and identify best-fit solutions
Participate inDFG panel meetings presenting detailed reports and recommendations
Monitor and review outcomes to ensurequality assuranceandcustomer satisfaction
Promote the use ofassistive technology including Telecare to maximise independence
Maintain accurate and timelyelectronic case recordsin line with GDPR and council procedures
Share good practice and providespecialist housing OT knowledgeto colleagues and customers
Support policy development and ensure referral routes follow best practice
Uphold professional standards and maintainHCPC registration and continuous professional development

Qualifications & Experience:

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
HCPC registration
Experience inhousing adaptationsDFG assessments and working with vulnerable individuals
Knowledge ofbuilding regulationsmanual handling andassistive technology
Strong communication organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Why Liquid Personnel

Free DBS and compliance service
Twice weekly payroll and Faster Pay service getting you paid more quickly
Access to exclusive roles that arent available from other agencies
Free access to Liquids exclusive social work training and CPD portal
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
Refer a Friend bonus get 500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
Find your own job bonus get 250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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Job title: Occupational Therapist - Social CareLocation:WokinghamRate:38 per hourContract Type:Full-timeService Area:Housing Adaptations TeamJob Description:Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist in Wokingham on behalf of its client to assess review and support the housing...