SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - #1706715

Are you a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy Support Worker, ready to progress your career?

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Community OT Team working within Independent Living Services at Cardiff Council.

This is a new and exciting post which has been designed to bridge the gap between the Occupational Therapy Assistant and the qualified OT.

The successful applicant will undertake autonomous Occupational Therapy assessments, to produce recommendations that promote independent living through the provision of equipment solutions, home adaptations and strategies to support activities of daily living.

Additional responsibilities of the post holder may include supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, Contact Officers and Higher Clerical Assistants, providing mentoring for the on-boarding of new starters and contributing to the delivery of educational workshops.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a suitably qualified applicant to further their career in occupational therapy and be integral to the development of this role.

We can offer flexible working and a work pattern that promotes a healthy work life balance. The council supports hybrid working and you will be provided with a laptop and mobile phone in order that you can work seamlessly between office, community, and home.

The successful applicant must have a minimum of one year experience working as an OTA, an OT Support Worker, or similar work background, this must be current or within the last three years.

The successful candidate will have experience of working proactively with clients with physical disabilities and/or older people, preferably in a community or caring/rehabilitation environment, and be able to work autonomously, as well as part of a team.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisation skills, and the ability to problem solve and provide outcome focused interventions. The successful candidate must be able to work to strict deadlines, be extremely flexible and have a keen interest in service development.

We are committed to your development and have well-established supervision and Personal Performance and Development schemes, training and CPD programmes (where appropriate), and a Journal club.

It is essential that you have experience of working proactively with clients with physical disabilities and/or older people, hold a full valid driving licence and have use of a vehicle with business insurance.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

This document is available in Welsh / Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg.

Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

The interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact: Cheryl Hill (OT Team Manager) or Caryn Abbott (OT Service Manager) or Independent Living Services 029 2023 4222.

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s.

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Job Category Housing

Department People & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent