Occupational Therapist

Salary

£36,363.00-£39,152.00 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

Nuneaton and Bedworth

Package

Full Time, Permanent

Job category/type

Housing, Social Care

Date posted

26/05/2026

Job reference

RA0007763

Do you enjoy finding creative solutions that make a real difference to people’s lives?

Are you looking for a role that offers flexibility, variety, and professional development?

Would you like to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our specialist Housing Adaptations team.

About HEART (Home Environment Assessment and Response Team)

HEART is a partnership service across the five district councils in Warwickshire.

Our Occupational Therapists and Housing Assessment Officers work together to assess customers’ needs and housing conditions, providing tailored solutions such as equipment, minor adaptations, and Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) for major adaptations.

Our aim is to enable people to live independently by ensuring their homes are safe, accessible, and suitable for their needs.

About the role

This role is based in Nuneaton, with flexible and agile working arrangements, including home working. Attendance in the office is required for induction, team meetings, and when service needs require.

While much of your caseload will be focused on North Warwickshire, Rugby, and Nuneaton & Bedworth, this is a county-wide role, and you will be expected to work flexibly across all areas of Warwickshire in response to service demand.

You will manage a varied caseload, carrying out assessments and working collaboratively to plan and deliver adaptations that enable people to remain safe and independent at home.

This is a rewarding and sometimes complex role requiring confident decision-making, adaptability, and a proactive approach.

What you will be doing

• Managing a caseload from initial assessment through to completed adaptations

• Carrying out holistic, person-centred assessments

• Recommending equipment, minor adaptations, and major works via DFGs

• Working closely with technical officers, contractors, and architects

• Collaborating with colleagues across health, housing, and social care

• Ensuring a seamless and high-quality customer experience

You will be supported through regular clinical supervision and benefit from a strong team commitment to continuing professional development.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

• Current HCPC registration

• An interest in housing adaptations and Disabled Facilities Grants

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively

• Confidence managing a varied and sometimes complex caseload

• The ability to work independently and make sound professional decisions

• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills

• In addition, this role requires someone who is confident in using IT systems.

You will be working across a range of digital platforms. You will need to:

• Be comfortable navigating multiple IT systems

• Quickly learn new platforms and processes

• A flexible approach is essential, along with a willingness to travel and work across the county as required.

What we offer

• Flexible and agile working arrangements

• No routine evening or weekend working

• A friendly, supportive team environment

• Opportunities to develop specialist skills in housing adaptations

• Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification below;

Occupational Therapist

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Additional Information

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Julie Carr or Christine Newhouse, HEART Occupational Therapy Team Managers

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Closing date: 22nd June 2026.

Interview date: 1st July 2026.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact View email address on unitedkingdom.jobradars.com and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.