St Leger Homes of Doncaster
Grade 6£28,485 - £30,153
37 Hours, Full Time, Temporary - Fixed Term
St Leger Homes of Doncaster, St Leger House
Closes on 25 July 2017
This position is now closed for applications.
A fantastic opportunity for an occupational therapist has arisen to join the Access to Homes Team. The job holder will be required to carry out assessments of the applicant to establish housing need and to provide housing recommendations to Doncaster HomeChoice. You will be required to carry out appointments in voids properties to identify suitable applicants. You will work within a Choice Based Lettings Scheme in partnership with Doncaster Council Accessible Housing Register.
You be required to have:
- Dip COT or Degree OT or equivalent, minimum two years post qualified experience
- Knowledge of the Care Act (2014) and knowledge of mental health and learning disability issues
- Sound knowledge of major and minor adaptations and equipment services and the role of local authority and other agencies in housing to support vulnerable people
- Ability to work under pressure, particularly to manage own priorities but still give appropriate professional guidance and support to colleagues
- Excellent IT skills
The post holder will be required to:
- Assess and recommend suitable occupational therapy interventions using evidence based practice and sound clinical reasoning in both voids properties and the applicants own home.
- Assess applicants in their own home and produce clear written reports, reflective of their housing needs to award priority in accordance with the Housing Allocation Policy.
Applications from Women, people from Black and Minority Ethnic Communities and Disabled People are welcomed as under-representation currently exists at this level within the organisation. Section 159 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing date: 25 July 2017
Interview date: 14th August 2017