Occupational Therapist

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Penmorfa, Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wales is looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to support individuals in achieving independence through effective therapy interventions. The role involves working closely with a supportive team, offering professional development opportunities and engaging in meaningful community service. Candidates must demonstrate strong assessment skills and a passion for enhancing clients' lives. Competitive salary and relocation expenses are available.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Generous employer pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in utilizing Occupational Therapy methods to assist individuals.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement core Occupational Therapy skills to maximize client independence.
• Gather information and assess clients to deliver appropriate interventions.
• Support and guide junior staff in service delivery.

Skills

Occupational Therapy assessment skills

Independence promotion

Interpersonal skills

Multi-Disciplinary Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

This position qualifies for a market supplement payment of £200 per month. Please note this additional payment will be reviewed on 31 March 2026.

The successful candidate may be eligible to up to a maximum of £8,000 (including VAT) towards the cost of expenses incurred due to relocating to Ceredigion. For further information please email [e-mail].

Are you passionate about using Occupational Therapy to help people live more meaningful lives? Do you value working in a forward-thinking, well-being-focused organisation? If yes, then read on.

Following the continued expansion of the Through Age Occupational Therapy team, this new qualified OT role has been created. While this role sits primarily within the triage team, close working links with technology-enabled care, enablement, and the Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living are essential. Creating exciting broad clinical opportunities for professional development.

Role Purpose:

• Implementing core Occupational Therapy skills and approaches to maximise independence from point of initial service user contact or referral.
• Responding to urgent need to gather information, assess and deliver Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Reducing risk to service users, carers, and families.
• Contributing to Occupational Therapy elements of MDT evidence-based decision making during triage.
• Supporting the senior OT as directed.
• Under direction of the senior OT – Contributing to developing, delivering, and supporting junior staff in provision of innovative service delivery approaches.

Day-to-Day:

This role is part of the Through Age Wellbeing Occupational Therapy team, positioned within triage and assessment team, dealing with potential referral first contacts. You’ll be actively using Occupational Therapy assessment skills and approaches, working directly with service users, remotely and within their homes, reducing risk and promoting independence from point of first contact with social services.

You will develop productive professional relationships and in-depth knowledge of Ceredigion’s services, ensuring people receive appropriate advice, information, and service access in a timely manner, maximising quality, meaningful personal outcomes. You will be key in supporting unqualified staff, moving forward planned innovation and positive change as part of team Ceredigion.

The Through Age Wellbeing Occupational Therapy Team:

We are passionate about the high-quality, person-centred service we provide to the people of Ceredigion, and the unique perspective our profession brings to the wider organisation. We believe that at every life stage people are entitled to reach their full potential.

As a team, we’re proud of our supportive culture and seek to share our strengths, professional skills, and broad knowledge – both in our immediate Occupational Therapy service and with Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) colleagues.

As a qualified OT, you can expect to receive regular professional supervision and protected Continued Professional Development (CPD) time.

Our goal is to empower people to maximise their own independence while using resources fairly and responsibly, in line with our professional and legislative responsibilities. Our team are experts in:

• Adaptations.
• Manual handling techniques and equipment.
• Functional assessment.
• Empowering people with complex long-term conditions.
• Using compensatory, rehabilitation, and person-centred approaches.
• Identifying new innovative ways to help people live more meaningful lives.

What We Offer:

• Work-life balance.
• Lifestyle savings scheme.
• Generous employer pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Learning and development.

Where You'll Work:

Porth Gofal – Targeted Intervention Services. We are at the core of Ceredigion’s through-age social care provision and we focus on ensuring that each individual receives the intervention that is best placed to meet their needs or, where necessary, guide them to early help or specialist services.

Our functions include:

• Porth Gofal Intake and Triage Team.
• Targeted Intervention Services.
• Fostering Services.
• Residential and Day Care Services.
• Housing Services.
• Integrated Community Equipment Stores.
• Emergency Duty Team.

If you share our values, get in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity, or apply now.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.