Senior Occupational Therapist - Specialist Assessment Team - 18.5 hours


Company:	Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 4RU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	6 Oct 2026

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Summary

Closing date

06-Oct-2026

Reference Number

SS01158

Location

Barry

Actual salary

£41,771.00 - £46,142.00 per Year

Contract Type

Permanent

Position Type

Part Time

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!

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

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

Pay Details: Grade 9 SCP 31-35 £41,771-£46,142 pro-rata

Hours of Work – 18.5

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

Additional information

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

This is your opportunity to step into a senior role where your voice matters, your skills are valued, and your impact is visible.

DBS Check Required: Enhanced

For Further Information, contact: Joanne Thomas 01446 725100

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information

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