Occupational Therapist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27.39 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Nations Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Gladstone Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF631NH,
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date : immediate Start
Salary: £27.39 Per Hour
To be agreed - probably 2 office days / 3 days wfh
Work includes assessing for aids to independence, works of adaptation (major and minor), manual handling assessments and evaluating the effectiveness/impact of all the aforementioned.
Promoting independence to avoid the need for citizens to depend on care.
Helping the Council keep people at home for as long as possible and keeping costs of care packages down.
LIAISON : Liaising with colleagues in the
NHS, social services, other Council directorates and voluntary organisations where applicable.
A patch system is in operation and effective working relationships with members of the primary health care team and GPs will be expected.
Occupational Therapy and other students are an integral part of the team. Fieldwork Education will be undertaken and the post holder may lead or support in this process.
MAJOR PURPOSE OF POST To promote and maximise
independence, social inclusion and safe care for all clients on caseload.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
.
To carry out occupational therapy assessments, intervention and evaluation of service provision for adults. (primarily those with complex needs.)
To work in the context of an interdisciplinary setting and to liaise with and provide advice to team members and social work colleagues as required
To liaise with and work in conjunction with other agencies as required
To effectively monitor the progress of recommendations for works of adaptation and equipment. This includes review of provisions as required.
To support and supervise the work of junior staff students and Occupational Therapy Assistants as delegated by the Team Manager so as to ensure consistent standards of good practice and activity within the team.
To complete administrative tasks relevant to the caseload, in particular ensuring that the computer-based data system is properly populated to evidence activity, assessments and services. Case notes will be contemporaneous with activity
To contribute towards the development of services to adults in the Vale of Glamorgan Council catchment area.
To prepare for and attend supervision with the team manager or authorised designate.
To attend team meetings and to lead and contribute to this as applicable
Ensure compliance with the Council’s Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures
To implement the principles of the Council’s Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties
To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant Council policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts / omissions.
To implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties.
Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time.
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Gladstone Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF631NH,
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date : immediate Start
Salary: £27.39 Per Hour
To be agreed - probably 2 office days / 3 days wfh
Work includes assessing for aids to independence, works of adaptation (major and minor), manual handling assessments and evaluating the effectiveness/impact of all the aforementioned.
Promoting independence to avoid the need for citizens to depend on care.
Helping the Council keep people at home for as long as possible and keeping costs of care packages down.
LIAISON : Liaising with colleagues in the
NHS, social services, other Council directorates and voluntary organisations where applicable.
A patch system is in operation and effective working relationships with members of the primary health care team and GPs will be expected.
Occupational Therapy and other students are an integral part of the team. Fieldwork Education will be undertaken and the post holder may lead or support in this process.
MAJOR PURPOSE OF POST To promote and maximise
independence, social inclusion and safe care for all clients on caseload.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
.
To carry out occupational therapy assessments, intervention and evaluation of service provision for adults. (primarily those with complex needs.)
To work in the context of an interdisciplinary setting and to liaise with and provide advice to team members and social work colleagues as required
To liaise with and work in conjunction with other agencies as required
To effectively monitor the progress of recommendations for works of adaptation and equipment. This includes review of provisions as required.
To support and supervise the work of junior staff students and Occupational Therapy Assistants as delegated by the Team Manager so as to ensure consistent standards of good practice and activity within the team.
To complete administrative tasks relevant to the caseload, in particular ensuring that the computer-based data system is properly populated to evidence activity, assessments and services. Case notes will be contemporaneous with activity
To contribute towards the development of services to adults in the Vale of Glamorgan Council catchment area.
To prepare for and attend supervision with the team manager or authorised designate.
To attend team meetings and to lead and contribute to this as applicable
Ensure compliance with the Council’s Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures
To implement the principles of the Council’s Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties
To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant Council policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts / omissions.
To implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties.
Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time.