An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) working within Independent Living Services.
About the job
The successful applicant will be based primarily at the Joint Equipment Stores (JES) in Llanishen. They will work alongside the qualified JES Occupational Therapist, providing advice and information regarding disability equipment/TEC provision, to the public, Health & Social Care colleagues and other agencies.
The successful applicant may also be responsible for undertaking assessments of need and agreeing outcomes with service users and carers. Interventions are likely to include equipment provision and non-complex adaptations.
What We Are Looking For From You
You will need to have a good understanding of the ethos of Occupational Therapy and the role of the OTA within the community OT team.
You will have an excellent knowledge of OT disability equipment/TEC and its use within the home environment.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to problem solve and provide outcome focused interventions.
The successful candidate must also be able to work to strict deadlines and be extremely flexible. You must be able to work autonomously as well as being able to work as part of a team.
Minimum Requirements
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.
Additional Information
This post is temporary until 31st March 2026.
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.
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: Caryn Abbott (Service Manager) or Victoria Llewellyn (Team Manager), Independent Living Services 029 2023 4222.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s.
When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website: Important information you need to read in order to complete your application:-
• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework
Additional Information:-
• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice
Job Category Housing
Department Housing & Communities
Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary
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