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We are currently recruiting to a Housing Occupational Therapy Assistant position and welcome applications from candidates with an interest in specialising in Housing Options and Support.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering excellent housing services and a strong commitment to developing a broad range of knowledge. This will enable them to effectively support and advocate for tenants and residents in exploring a wide range of housing solutions tailored to their individual needs.

This is a unique and rewarding role, embedded within Dudley’s Housing and Assets Group, which supports our residents in the assessment of their disability needs and, in collaboration with partners, delivers appropriate housing solutions. These include major adaptations, re-housing opportunities, and the sourcing and design of bespoke housing options.

The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, along with ongoing support from an experienced and passionate team. This will ensure they are equipped to develop their skills and contribute to delivering a holistic and person-centred service.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in housing and/or supporting individuals, and who are motivated to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives.

So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or acl@dudley.gov.uk who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/

If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so.

The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

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