Housing Occupational Therapist – North London

Housing Occupational Therapist – North London 
Salary: £42,414 – £50,691
Location: Middlesex, North London
Hours: Full-time (36 hours) or Part-time (18 hours)

The London Borough of Harrow is looking for an experienced Housing Occupational Therapist to join its Housing Service. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in improving the lives of disabled residents by carrying out specialist assessments, recommending housing adaptations, and promoting independence through person-centred practice.

Working within a strengths-based framework, you will assess disabled adults and their carers, design cost-effective adaptation schemes, and provide expert advice to housing colleagues. You will also contribute to housing applications and allocations, assess the suitability of properties, influence the design of new-build homes to meet Lifetime Homes Standards, and undertake complex Carers’ Assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.

This is a varied and rewarding role requiring regular travel across the borough to complete home visits, property assessments, and visits to equipment stores. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess disabled residents and carers for major and minor housing adaptations.
• Complete complex Occupational Therapy and Carers’ Assessments under the Care Act 2014.
• Design practical and cost-effective adaptation schemes to maximise independence.
• Advise on housing applications, allocations, and property suitability.
• Provide specialist guidance and training to housing colleagues.
• Influence the design of accessible new-build properties in line with Lifetime Homes Standards.
• Prepare high-quality assessment reports and recommendations.
• Deliver and fit low-level equipment where appropriate.
• Manage a complex caseload while maintaining excellent professional standards.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Experience completing housing adaptation assessments within a local authority setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, housing legislation, and disability adaptations.
• Experience managing complex cases and producing detailed assessment reports.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.