Senior Occupational Therapist, Intake and Assessment Team
Barry, Wales, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 5 days ago
About Us
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!
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
What You’ll Be Doing
Pay Details: Grade 9 SCP 31-35 £41,771-£46,142
Hours of Work: 27
Working Pattern: To be agreed
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices, Barry
We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Occupational Therapist to join our forward-thinking social care team. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to lead, influence, and create lasting impact within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
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 You
What We’re Looking For
Why Join Us?
DBS Check Required: Enhanced Barred adults
For Further Information, contact: Joanne Thomas 01446 725100
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information
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!
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading on 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
Pay Details: Grade 9 SCP 31-35 £41,771-£46,142
Hours of Work: 27
Working Pattern: To be agreed
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices, Barry
We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Occupational Therapist to join our forward-thinking social care team. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to lead, influence, and create lasting impact within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
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 You
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 Barred adults
For Further Information, contact: Joanne Thomas 01446 725100
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information
