Vale of Glamorgan Council
Senior Occupational Therapist
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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.
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About The Role
Pay Details: Grade scp 31-35 £41,771-£46,142
Hours of Work: 37
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday
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
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
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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.
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