• Job Description

  Req#: F0069-25-0034?language=en&page=1090&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This post involves working with children and their families at home and assessing for appropriate housing adaptations and equipment. Training and skill development opportunities will be provided on an ongoing basis and the post holder will be supported by the wider team as well as the Manager of the Childrens Housing OT Service. You will have the opportunity to work with children and young people who have a wide range of complex developmental and physical needs including conditions such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy. You will drive to see the children at home and you will work with partners in Health, Social Services and the District/City Councils in providing solutions to help meet assessed needs. This post sits within the wider Children's Social Care team and will be involved in contributing to service development and implementing evidence-based practice.

  Main duties of the job

  This job is for an OT who is enthusiastic, motivated and determined that their role will make a difference for the children and families that we work with. Together, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. We want you to be passionate about being a part of this. We would like to hear from you if you are: A qualified Occupational Therapist with housing adaptations experience (either as a Student, OT or in a personal capacity) and are registered with HCPC Kind and caring, with an empathy for the people that we work with and a respect for individuals diversities, qualities and abilities Able to demonstrate professional and personal integrity through everyday interactions Willing to embrace learning and development opportunities in all that you do Driven to think differently and innovate to ensure successful service, professional and personal outcomes

  About us

  We are a small team of Occupational Therapists and Support Officers who are determined to make a big difference in the lives of the children, young people and families that we work with. We are looking for qualified Occupational Therapists (OTs) with some experience in housing adaptations and equipment to use their skills and knowledge to provide high quality housing OT solutions. This experience may have been gained in a professional capacity, as a Student or as a Qualified OT or outside of practice. Although desirable, experience of working in Childrens Services is not essential. The Childrens Housing OT service works in partnership with young people and parents, Health, Education and Social Service professionals to provide a holistic service across the whole of Oxfordshire. Our service is built on partnership working, ensuring that local councils and Housing Associations are included in solution planning and we have evolved close working relationships to enable this. We constantly face new challenges and, working with external agencies, we aim to continue to develop innovative solutions to help meet families evolving needs.

  Details

  Date posted

  20 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £37,035 to £43,693 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  VPB40ADE3A

  Job locations

  Witney

  OX28 4AZ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  About Us

  Would you like a job that makes a real difference to peoples lives?Are you motivated to work in creative ways to improve the quality of life for children and young people and their families?

  We are a small team of Occupational Therapists andSupportOfficers who aredeterminedto make a big difference in the lives of the children, young people and families that we work with.

  We are looking for qualified Occupational Therapists (OTs) with some experience in housing adaptations and equipment to use their skills and knowledge to provide high quality housing OT solutions.This experience may have been gained in a professional capacity, as a Student or as a Qualified OT or outside of practice. Although desirable, experience of working in Childrens Services is not essential.

  The Childrens Housing OT service works in partnership with young people and parents, Health, Education and Social Service professionals to provide a holistic service across the whole of Oxfordshire.

  Our service is built on partnership working, ensuring that local councils and Housing Associations are included in solution planning and we have evolved close working relationships to enable this.We constantly face new challenges and, working with external agencies, we aim to continue to develop innovative solutions to help meet families evolving needs.

  As a service we have:

  • Worked with councils to purchase properties to help meet families specific needs and designed bespoke adaptations as part of this provision
  • Established additional funding methods to enable higher value project completions
  • Encouraged and enabled families to manage their own Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) projects to promote more timely interventions
  • Contributed to local initiatives reviewing the delivery of and the value offered by DFGs.

  About the Role

  This post involves working with children and their families at home and assessing for appropriate housing adaptations and equipment. Training and skill development opportunities will be provided on an ongoing basis and the post holder will be supported by the wider team as well as the Manager of the Childrens Housing OT Service.

  You will have the opportunity to work with children and young people who have a wide range of complex developmental and physical needs including conditions such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy. You will drive to see the children at home and you will work with partners in Health, Social Services and the District/City Councils in providing solutions to help meet assessed needs.

  This post sits within the wider Childrens Social Care team and will be involved in contributing to service development and implementing evidence-based practice.

  Key responsibilities include:

  • Assessing childrens needs in their home environments and developing solutions, in partnership with them and their families
  • Writing up formal assessments, re-housing reports and specifications following assessments
  • Designing adaptations that meet identified needs and working with local partner agencies to enable successful outcomes
  • Managing a busy caseload, ensuring that recommendations and referrals are followed up in a timely manner
  • Being an advocate for the children and families that we work with and ensuring that their voice remains central to the work that we do

  About you

  This job is for an OT who isenthusiastic, motivated anddeterminedthat their role will make a difference for the children and families that we work with.Together, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. We want you to be passionate about being a part of this.

  We would like to hear from you if you are:

  • A qualified Occupational Therapist with housing adaptations experience (either as a Student, OT or in a personal capacity) and are registered with HCPC
  • Kindand caring, with anempathyfor the people that we work withand a respect for individuals diversities, qualities and abilities
  • Able to demonstrate professional and personal integrity through everyday interactions
  • Willing to embrace learning and development opportunities in all that you do
  • Drivento think differently and innovate to ensure successful service, professional and personal outcomes

  Rewards and Benefits

  • Competitive salary from £37,035 - £43,693.
  • Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.
  • Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
  • A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • Flexible working.
  • Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport24x7.
  • Range of family-friendly policies.
  • Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities.

  Curious to learn more? Contact our friendly team for a confidential and informative chat!

  Team Manager Michael Roche (michael.roche@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

  Ourcommitmentto:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.

  Ourcommitmentto: Guaranteed Interview Schemes

  As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

  Ourcommitmentto: Safeguarding

  Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

  Ourcommitmentto: Flexible Working

  We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

  Follow us on Social Media

  Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

  If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  About Us

  Would you like a job that makes a real difference to peoples lives?Are you motivated to work in creative ways to improve the quality of life for children and young people and their families?

  We are a small team of Occupational Therapists andSupportOfficers who aredeterminedto make a big difference in the lives of the children, young people and families that we work with.

  We are looking for qualified Occupational Therapists (OTs) with some experience in housing adaptations and equipment to use their skills and knowledge to provide high quality housing OT solutions.This experience may have been gained in a professional capacity, as a Student or as a Qualified OT or outside of practice. Although desirable, experience of working in Childrens Services is not essential.

  The Childrens Housing OT service works in partnership with young people and parents, Health, Education and Social Service professionals to provide a holistic service across the whole of Oxfordshire.

  Our service is built on partnership working, ensuring that local councils and Housing Associations are included in solution planning and we have evolved close working relationships to enable this.We constantly face new challenges and, working with external agencies, we aim to continue to develop innovative solutions to help meet families evolving needs.

  As a service we have:

  • Worked with councils to purchase properties to help meet families specific needs and designed bespoke adaptations as part of this provision
  • Established additional funding methods to enable higher value project completions
  • Encouraged and enabled families to manage their own Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) projects to promote more timely interventions
  • Contributed to local initiatives reviewing the delivery of and the value offered by DFGs.

  About the Role

  This post involves working with children and their families at home and assessing for appropriate housing adaptations and equipment. Training and skill development opportunities will be provided on an ongoing basis and the post holder will be supported by the wider team as well as the Manager of the Childrens Housing OT Service.

  You will have the opportunity to work with children and young people who have a wide range of complex developmental and physical needs including conditions such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy. You will drive to see the children at home and you will work with partners in Health, Social Services and the District/City Councils in providing solutions to help meet assessed needs.

  This post sits within the wider Childrens Social Care team and will be involved in contributing to service development and implementing evidence-based practice.

  Key responsibilities include:

  • Assessing childrens needs in their home environments and developing solutions, in partnership with them and their families
  • Writing up formal assessments, re-housing reports and specifications following assessments
  • Designing adaptations that meet identified needs and working with local partner agencies to enable successful outcomes
  • Managing a busy caseload, ensuring that recommendations and referrals are followed up in a timely manner
  • Being an advocate for the children and families that we work with and ensuring that their voice remains central to the work that we do

  About you

  This job is for an OT who isenthusiastic, motivated anddeterminedthat their role will make a difference for the children and families that we work with.Together, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. We want you to be passionate about being a part of this.

  We would like to hear from you if you are:

  • A qualified Occupational Therapist with housing adaptations experience (either as a Student, OT or in a personal capacity) and are registered with HCPC
  • Kindand caring, with anempathyfor the people that we work withand a respect for individuals diversities, qualities and abilities
  • Able to demonstrate professional and personal integrity through everyday interactions
  • Willing to embrace learning and development opportunities in all that you do
  • Drivento think differently and innovate to ensure successful service, professional and personal outcomes

  Rewards and Benefits

  • Competitive salary from £37,035 - £43,693.
  • Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.
  • Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
  • A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • Flexible working.
  • Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport24x7.
  • Range of family-friendly policies.
  • Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities.

  Curious to learn more? Contact our friendly team for a confidential and informative chat!

  Team Manager Michael Roche (michael.roche@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

  Ourcommitmentto:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.

  Ourcommitmentto: Guaranteed Interview Schemes

  As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

  Ourcommitmentto: Safeguarding

  Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

  Ourcommitmentto: Flexible Working

  We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

  Follow us on Social Media

  Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

  If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk

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  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxfordshire County Council

  Address

  Witney

  OX28 4AZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxfordshire County Council

  Address

  Witney

  OX28 4AZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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