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.