Occupational Therapist

6 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Umbrella - £35.88 per hour - Umbrella

Job Purpose

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will undertake complex Occupational Therapy assessments for adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and learning disabilities, supporting independence, social inclusion and safe care while reducing reliance on long-term care services.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Complete Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for adults with complex needs.
• Assess for specialist equipment and aids to daily living.
• Undertake major and minor housing adaptation assessments.
• Carry out moving and handling assessments.
• Monitor and review the effectiveness of equipment and adaptations.
• Promote independence and reduce dependency on care services.
• Work collaboratively with Social Workers, NHS professionals and partner agencies.
• Support and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, students and junior staff.
• Maintain accurate case records and electronic client management systems.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and service development initiatives.
• Contribute to improving outcomes for adults across the Vale of Glamorgan.

Essential Experience Required

• Qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Social Care Wales Registration (Essential).
• Experience working within Adult Social Care.
• Experience assessing adults with physical disabilities.
• Experience working with sensory impairment and learning disability services.
• Experience completing equipment and adaptation assessments.
• Experience undertaking moving and handling assessments.
• Experience managing complex caseloads.
• Strong report writing and assessment skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience

• Local Authority Adult Services experience.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants or OT students.
• Community-based Occupational Therapy experience.
• Experience carrying out Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) related assessments.

Additional Information to Note

• Working Hours: 37 hours per week.

Location:

• Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 4RU.
• Adult Services - Occupational Therapy & Specialist Assessment Team.
• Work Pattern: To Be Agreed.
• Enhanced DBS Required.
• Social Care Wales Registration Required.
• 5 Years References / Work History Required.
• Online Interview.
• Interview Date: 30th November 2026.
• Supplier Submission Deadline: 30th November 2026.
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.
• Apply ASAP.