About the role
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To be the Senior Practitioner for the Occupational Therapy Service and work within current legislation and statutory guidelines, as well as Council policies, procedures, and practice
To be a highly skilled Occupational Therapist and leader with expert knowledge and experience working in the field of community occupational therapy
To be a point of contact for partner agencies to support and maintain integrated working arrangements and collaborative service delivery
To ensure the delivery of an Occupational Therapy Service within Porth Gofal that provides the right support at the right time by the right professional to the individual and their family
To support Porth Gofal Integrated Triage teams with assessments made by occupational therapy personnel, ensuring person-centred preventative outcomes and working as an integral part of the wider Ceredigion Occupational Therapy Service
To work creatively and collaboratively to achieve the highest possible standards of performance in Ceredigion County Council’s Through Age Wellbeing model
We are looking to recruit an individual:
Educated to degree level in Occupational Therapy
Has specialist knowledge and skills in all aspects of social care legislation, regulations, guidance and best practice in relation to Adults & Children
Current registration with HCPC(Health and Care Professions Council)
Evidence of Continued Professional Development
We welcome applications from non-Welsh speakers. All successful applicants requiring support to learn/improve their Welsh language skills will be offered funded lessons, during work time, to help reach the desired standard
We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:
Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location. Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for you to travel within Ceredigion on a regular basis.
Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
Get in touch
For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Jackie Roberts on
Job Description and Person Specification
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Porth Gofal – Targeted Intervention Services
We are at the core of Ceredigion’s through-age social care provision and we focus on ensuring that each individual receives the intervention that is best placed to meet their needs or, where necessary, guide them to early help or specialist services. Our functions include:
Porth Gofal Intake and Triage Team
Targeted Intervention Services
Fostering Services
Residential and Day Care Services
Housing Services
Integrated Community Equipment Stores
Emergency Duty Team
