Occupational Therapist (Disabled Facilities Grants)
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,220 to £39,862 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 9, £38,220 to £39,862 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Vacancy reference
ECR000525
Salary
Grade 9, £38,220 to £39,862 per annum
Hours
37 hours a week
Contract
Permanent
Location
Castle House, Newcastle-under-Lyme
About the job
Are you passionate about helping people live safely and independently in their own homes?
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) team.
This role focuses on housing adaptations and the progression of Disabled Facilities Grants, supporting residents to live independently and safely in their homes.
The role involves carrying out person-centred assessments and working with service users and colleagues to create practical home adaptation plans that promote safety and independence.
You will have recent and relevant experience in major housing adaptations and be capable of working creatively with others to develop practical solutions where the home environment affects a person’s independence, function and wellbeing.
As a team, we support each other by working collaboratively to provide a holistic, timely, and cost-effective service that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
Due to the community nature of the post applicants should have access to a vehicle appropriately insured for business use.
In your role you will work within the requirements of the Occupational Therapy codes of conduct and be expected to continue with your own professional development and CPD to maintain your HCPC registration.
Why work for us?
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a borough with big ambitions. We’ve already started our transformation, however, we still need to find better ways of doing things because we are determined to do the very best we can for our communities.
If our vision is to be the best, then we need the best people working for us. Our people are at the heart of what we do and have the freedom to innovate, grow and develop. We recruit people who share our vision and values; people who have the drive to deliver our ambitious Council plan.
Our historic Borough is a place of marked contrasts. We are the home of a world class University at Keele, a leading light known internationally for its research and sustainability record, which stands side by side with former mining communities including some which register amongst the most deprived areas in the country. Our Borough is also a mixture of urban centres, affected by some of the same social issues facing our neighbouring city, Stoke-on-Trent, but also outstanding rural landscapes in our less populated villages. Our plans and priorities aim to address the needs of all our communities.
Our People Offer
We reward our people with a competitive range of benefits including; access to the local government pension scheme, minimum 24 days annual leave plus 5 extra days after 5 years' service, flexible working options and family friendly policies, local and national high street discounts, free car parking, wellbeing support including £12.50 per month Jubilee2 membership , green travel scheme including cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice, free employee 24 hour employee assistance and counselling services, flu vaccination service and health checks plus development and training opportunities.
Contact
Should you wish to have an informal discussion in relation to this opportunity contact Gillian Taylor, Housing and Vulnerability Manager on 01782 742563 or gillian.taylor@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
Closing date
5pm on Sunday 15 March 2026
Should we receive a large number of applications, then this post could close sooner than the date stated.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.
Interview date
Wednesday 25 March 2026
While we value diverse backgrounds and experiences, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to prove they have the Right to Work in the U.K.
ECR000525
Salary
Grade 9, £38,220 to £39,862 per annum
Hours
37 hours a week
Contract
Permanent
Location
Castle House, Newcastle-under-Lyme
About the job
Are you passionate about helping people live safely and independently in their own homes?
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) team.
This role focuses on housing adaptations and the progression of Disabled Facilities Grants, supporting residents to live independently and safely in their homes.
The role involves carrying out person-centred assessments and working with service users and colleagues to create practical home adaptation plans that promote safety and independence.
You will have recent and relevant experience in major housing adaptations and be capable of working creatively with others to develop practical solutions where the home environment affects a person’s independence, function and wellbeing.
As a team, we support each other by working collaboratively to provide a holistic, timely, and cost-effective service that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
Due to the community nature of the post applicants should have access to a vehicle appropriately insured for business use.
In your role you will work within the requirements of the Occupational Therapy codes of conduct and be expected to continue with your own professional development and CPD to maintain your HCPC registration.
Why work for us?
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a borough with big ambitions. We’ve already started our transformation, however, we still need to find better ways of doing things because we are determined to do the very best we can for our communities.
If our vision is to be the best, then we need the best people working for us. Our people are at the heart of what we do and have the freedom to innovate, grow and develop. We recruit people who share our vision and values; people who have the drive to deliver our ambitious Council plan.
Our historic Borough is a place of marked contrasts. We are the home of a world class University at Keele, a leading light known internationally for its research and sustainability record, which stands side by side with former mining communities including some which register amongst the most deprived areas in the country. Our Borough is also a mixture of urban centres, affected by some of the same social issues facing our neighbouring city, Stoke-on-Trent, but also outstanding rural landscapes in our less populated villages. Our plans and priorities aim to address the needs of all our communities.
Our People Offer
We reward our people with a competitive range of benefits including; access to the local government pension scheme, minimum 24 days annual leave plus 5 extra days after 5 years' service, flexible working options and family friendly policies, local and national high street discounts, free car parking, wellbeing support including £12.50 per month Jubilee2 membership , green travel scheme including cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice, free employee 24 hour employee assistance and counselling services, flu vaccination service and health checks plus development and training opportunities.
Contact
Should you wish to have an informal discussion in relation to this opportunity contact Gillian Taylor, Housing and Vulnerability Manager on 01782 742563 or gillian.taylor@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
Closing date
5pm on Sunday 15 March 2026
Should we receive a large number of applications, then this post could close sooner than the date stated.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.
Interview date
Wednesday 25 March 2026
While we value diverse backgrounds and experiences, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to prove they have the Right to Work in the U.K.