Vale of Glamorgan Council
Senior Occupational Therapist - Specialist Assessment Team - 18.5 hours
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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
Core Values
- 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 & Hours
- Grade 9 SCP 31-35: £41,771–£46,142 pro rata
- Hours of work: 18.5 hours per week
- 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 role is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to lead, influence, and create lasting impact within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
Your responsibility will include:
- Empowering individuals to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes and communities
- Conducing complex moving and handling assessments
- Providing support for major adaptations and specialist equipment provision, driving high-quality, person-centred interventions
About You
Requirements
Essential:
- 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 in managing complex cases and risk assessments
- Natural leader with strong communication and mentoring skills
- Passion for enabling independence and improving outcomes
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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 day
This is your opportunity to step into a senior role where your voice matters, your skills are valued, and your impact is visible.
Additional Information
- DBS Check Required: Enhanced
- Contact for Further Information: Joanne Thomas, 01446 725100
- For full details, see the attached job description/person specification.
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