Senior Occupational Therapist

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join its forward‑thinking social care team in Barry. You will lead, influence and deliver person‑centred assessments and interventions to enable independent living at home and in the community.

The role covers complex moving and handling assessments, major adaptations, and specialist equipment provision, working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Paid or voluntary work experience
• Successful fieldwork placement if being appointed to novice year post
• Ability to liaise with other agencies and disciplines
• Ability to recognise and accept professional boundaries and seek guidance when necessary
• Knowledge of the social model of disability
• Understanding of the legislative framework enabling social services to provide services
• Knowledge of effects of illness and disability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and flexibly
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good written and oral communication
• Computer literacy or willingness to develop needed computer skills
• A good general education

Responsibilities

• Lead, influence and deliver high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy interventions.
• Conduct complex moving and handling assessments and major adaptations.
• Provide specialist equipment provision in home settings.
• Work within a multidisciplinary social care team to plan and deliver care.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Liaison with agencies

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma or degree in occupational therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

About Us

The Occupational Therapy and Sensory Impairment Specialist Assessment Team are based in Barry and carry out assessments in people's homes across the Vale of Glamorgan. The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Social Care Officers and a Rehabilitation Officer for the Visually Impaired. The function of the team is to look at suitable equipment and adaptations to enable a person to remain living safely and independently in their home. We work closely with other teams within Social Services to help with planning of people's care when required.

About Us

The Occupational Therapy and Sensory Impairment Specialist Assessment Team are based in Barry and carry out assessments in people's homes across the Vale of Glamorgan. The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Social Care Officers and a Rehabilitation Officer for the Visually Impaired. The function of the team is to look at suitable equipment and adaptations to enable a person to remain living safely and independently in their home. We work closely with other teams within Social Services to help with planning of people's care when required.

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.

About The Role

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.

Pay Details

Grade scp 31-35 £43,149 -£47,665

Hours of Work

37

Working Pattern

Monday-Friday

Main Place of Work

Civic Offices, Barry

About You

You will need:

• Paid or voluntary work experience
• successful fieldwork placement if being appointed to novice year post
• a proven ability to liaise with other agencies and disciplines
• an ability to recognise and accept a professional boundaries and to seek guidance where necessary
• Knowledge of and commitment to the concept of the social model of disability
• a baseline understanding of the legislative framework which allows the social services department to provide services.
• knowledge and understanding of the effects of illness and disability
• An ability to work under pressure
• an ability to work independently and flexibly
• an ability to work as part of the team
• good communication both written and oral
• computer literacy or a willingness to develop the computer skills necessary to complete tasks required in the workplace
• A good general education
• Diploma or degree in occupational therapy
• Current registration with HCPC
• willingness to accept supervision

Additional Information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced and Barred Adult

For Further Information, contact:

Andrew Cole 01446 725100

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information