ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 16 September 2026 at 11:55pm.
Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.
Location: Based in Council Headquarters, Hamilton, locality - Council wide
Hours: 35hrs per week, temporary for 18 months
Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary / Hourly Rate: £47,611 - £48,633
South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) is an ambitious, high-performing organisation with a clear vision and a strong programme of action to improve the lives and prospects of everyone across the area.
We are delighted to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist working within Housing Services. This unique role links housing, health, and social care, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives through improving access to suitable housing.
About the Role
You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Housing Services and the Community Occupational Therapy and Sensory support service (Social Work Resources) to deliver a range of specialist functions, including:
- Working within the Home and Health Assessment Service to assess the health aspects of housing applications in line with the Council’s Housing Allocation Policy
- Conducting home visits
- Recommending housing priority levels
- Identifying and facilitating the provision of equipment and adaptations to support individuals to remain safely in their homes
- Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the Home and Health Assessment Service
- Supporting the identification of housing needs in the development of new-build council housing
- Undertaking environmental assessments of void council properties to inform the provision of appropriate adaptations and equipment
- Completing occupational therapy assessments to support the Council’s housing investment programme
About You
We are looking for a motivated and resourceful Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) who can bring both professional expertise and a collaborative approach. You will have:
- A sound understanding of the pressures on social housing and the challenges of meeting diverse housing needs
- Strong IT skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate written reports
- Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
- The ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external partners
- Experience of managing a varied and demanding workload within a small team
A driving licence and the ability to travel are essential for this role.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a vital role in helping people access and sustain housing that meets their needs and aspirations. You will be part of a supportive team working at the forefront of integrated housing and health services.
If you are flexible in your approach, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.
View the Community Occupational Therapist job profile.
Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:
Please study the Job Profile and provide examples of your work, or other activities which demonstrate your ability or aptitude to undertake the duties of the post, please include any other information that you feel is relevant to your application e.g. personal qualities, achievements at work, non-work related or voluntary work experience.
If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.
Overseas Criminal Records Check
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.
Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.
As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
- To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
- Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
- Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
