Occupational Therapist – Social Care Qualified

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary staffing agency is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to deliver community-based support in Chepstow, Monmouthshire. This role includes conducting assessments and developing tailored intervention plans for individuals with complex needs. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and clinical reasoning skills, and be able to work independently within multidisciplinary teams. A rewarding opportunity to help individuals maintain independence and access necessary care.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant social care experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be able to travel within the community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy interventions in community settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Recommend and arrange assistive equipment and home adaptations.
• Manage a varied caseload efficiently.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Motivation

Enthusiasm

Welsh language skills

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Social Care Qualified

Employer:

Neway International Ltd

Location:

Chepstow, Monmouthshire

Pay:

Salary not specified.

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

07/12/2025

About this job

Job Advert: Occupational Therapist

• Social Care Qualified Order Number: OR16827 Customer: Monmouthshire County Council Recruitment Agency: Neway International Role Details Job Title: Occupational Therapist
• Social Care Qualified Employment Type: Temporary Start Date: 17 November 2025 Duration: 12 Weeks Hours per Week:
  22.5 (generally 9am–5pm, 3 days per week) Location: Chepstow Community Hospital, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5YX, United Kingdom Job Description We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Services team at Monmouthshire County Council.

This role is vital in supporting individuals to maintain independence, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and access appropriate care, equipment, and adaptations.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver occupational therapy interventions in patients’ homes and community settings.

Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored intervention plans for individuals with complex needs.

Support admission avoidance through timely therapeutic input.

Recommend and arrange assistive equipment and home adaptations, including processing Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs). Carry out housing assessments and contribute to manual handling and reablement plans.

Participate in a weekly Duty rota, responding to urgent queries and visits.

Act as a Trusted Assessor to set up care packages and review existing arrangements.

Manage a varied caseload efficiently, demonstrating strong organisational and clinical reasoning skills.

• Candidate Requirements Qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant social care experience.

Strong organisational and clinical reasoning skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Flexibility, motivation, and enthusiasm.

Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

Must be able to travel within the community to visit service users in their homes.

Working Pattern Base Location: Chepstow Community Hospital Hours:
22.5 per week (typically 9am–5pm, 3 days per week) Community travel required to support service users in their homes.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals across Monmouthshire, helping them to live independently and access the support they need.

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