Senior Occupational Therapist – Specialist Assessment Team – 18.5 hours

Company: Vale of Glamorgan Council
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Are you an experienced, passionate Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a genuine difference in people’s lives while shaping innovative, strengths‑based social‑care practice? If so, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading complex assessments
  • Providing expert advice on adaptations and equipment
  • Supporting and mentoring Occupational Therapists and colleagues
  • Championing strengths‑based practice and innovative solutions
  • Collaborating with health professionals, housing partners, and community services
  • Influencing service development and continuous improvement

You’ll use your expertise to empower individuals to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes and communities. From complex moving and handling assessments to major adaptations and specialist equipment provision, you will drive high‑quality, person‑centred interventions.

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 9 SCP 31‑35 £41,771‑£46,142 pro‑rata

Hours of Work: 18.5

Working Pattern: To be agreed

Main Place of Work: Civic Offices, Barry

About You

We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Occupational Therapist to join our forward‑thinking social care team.

What We’re Looking For

  • HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapist
  • Significant post‑qualification experience within social care
  • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act)
  • Confidence managing complex cases and risk assessments
  • A natural leader with excellent communication and mentoring skills
  • Passion for enabling independence and improving outcomes

Why Join Us?

  • A supportive leadership team that values your expertise
  • Opportunities to shape and influence service delivery
  • Ongoing professional development
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference every single day

DBS Check Required: Enhanced

For Further Information, contact: Joanne Thomas 01446 725100

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Posted: July 9th, 2026