At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct home assessments and manage complex cases to help individuals secure suitable housing.
- Company: Join Manchester City Council's supportive Rehousing Team making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, and a stable, well-resourced environment.
- Other info: Hybrid role with great transport links and supportive management.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on people's lives by helping them find their perfect home.
- Qualifications: Experience as an Occupational Therapist with a strong background in housing adaptations.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 35 £ per hour.
<div><h2>About the role</h2><p>Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its Rehousing Team, based at The Housing Office on Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester (M8 9NW).
This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of two office days per week, with community travel across Greater Manchester on remaining days.</p><p>Working within the GM Collaboration, you will carry out medical assessments for housing priority, assess individuals in their own homes, and match applicants to suitable adapted properties.
You will manage a complex caseload, produce high‑quality reports, and provide specialist advice on rehousing options—supporting both children and adults to secure housing outcomes that meet their needs.</p><p>The role runs from 3August to 13November2026 at a rate of £35 per hour.</p><h2>Key responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Conduct home visits to assess eligibility for housing priority and adaptations.</li><li>Undertake viewings with applicants to adapted homes.</li><li>Manage complex cases end‑to‑end.</li><li>Deliver joined‑up advice and planning to achieve positive rehousing outcomes for Manchester residents.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Strong background in housing adaptations.</li><li>Experience as an Occupational Therapist with ability to carry out medical assessments for housing priority.</li></ul><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly.</li><li>Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders.</li><li>A desirable location with great transport links.</li><li>A stable, well‑resourced, and encouraging working environment.</li></ul></div> #J-18808-Ljbffr
Occupational Therapist – Rehousing Team – #000B27031 in Manchester employer: Semester.co.uk
Manchester City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and well-resourced environment for Occupational Therapists in the Rehousing Team. With competitive pay rates and a focus on employee growth, staff benefit from approachable leadership and a desirable location with excellent transport links, making it an ideal place to make a meaningful impact in the community.
