Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Occupational Therapy Team as a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technician within the well-established Community Resource Teams. We are looking for a motivated,dynamic, confident person with experience of working in an NHS community setting. The Team focuses on supporting people to maintain independence at home.The successful candidate will be based across two sites (Whitchurch and Llanrumney) and will also provide cover across the wider Cardiff area as required.
We can offer you:
- A friendly, enthusiastic, supportive multi-disciplinary environment to work in continuing professional development opportunities
- Access to a varied caseload
- Professional support, supervision, regular Team meetings and in-service training
The Team is also made up of Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Pharmacy Technicians, Rehabilitation Coaches, Consultants, Age Connects Brokers and Local Authority staff. This post is a community post which involves travelling between a number of patient homes in the locality, often with equipment. The post-holder will be required to be a driver with a valid UK driving licence and daily access to a car. There is also a small amount of home-based working to complete administration tasks. You will be provided with the support and equipment required to work at home, but internet/Wi-Fi connection is essential.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapy Technician within the Cardiff Community ResourceTeam, you will be working with the Occupational Therapists to implement and manage aspects of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme in consultation with Patients/families/Caregivers and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. This will include working with people in their own home with the aim of restoring their functional ability, assessing for standard aids with guidance of the Occupational Therapist, carrying out routine administrative duties as per departmental policies and many other tasks including involvement in waiting list management and providing training.
The Team provide a seven-day service with a weekend and bank holiday rota in place, which the successful candidate will participate in. Sound IT skills will be required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of basic education to include GCSE maths and English (A-C) or equivalent.
- NVQ/QCF level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge or NVQ/QCF level 3 e.g. AGORED diploma plus oadditional training to diploma level or equivalent or equivalent via short course and experience and competencies achieved through accredited courses
- NVQ/QCF level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge or NVQ/QCF level 3 e.g. AGORED diploma
- Additional training to diploma level or equivalent or equivalent via short course and experience and competencies achieved through accredited courses
Desirable
- Health and Social care related qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a rehabilitation/ clinical setting
- Organisation of delegated workload to support direct patient care
- Inter-professional team working
- Involvement with carers and families
Desirable
- Experience of working across statutory and voluntary agencies
- Previous experience of therapy assistant role
Skills
Essential
- Acts in accordance with Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- Basic IT skills
- Able to use analytical skills and judgement
- Excellent communication abilities and team work skills
- Ability to work independently and to seek appropriate advice
- Demonstrable skills in the facilitation and co facilitation of therapeutic group work
- Enabling skills necessary to work with people with mental health problems
- Ability to work flexibly in a range of settings including hospital and community
- Ability to participate in the management of support staff and students
- Ability to manage own time reflecting punctuality and consistent attendance
Desirable
- Knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
- Preparation and planning of own groups in line with the Occupational Therapy plan
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work and related issues.
- Knowledge of teaching skills appropriate to adults, and knowledge of learning styles.
- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the other professions in the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team.
- Knowledge of the range of interventions appropriate in the treatment of people with hand injury and following surgery
- Knowledge of the anatomy of the hand and upper limb
- Experience of upper limb exercise programmes
Desirable
- Knowledge of the application of Models of practice for Occupational Therapy
- Knowledge of the procedures pertaining to the ordering, monitoring and control of stock equipment.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment, enthusiasm and flexibility to the needs of the service
- Ability to accept standards of others without prejudice
- Good health and fitness
- Smart appearance
- Positive attitude
Desirable
- Ability to cope well under pressure
- Demonstrate initiative
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the demands of the post
Desirable
- Broad range of interests
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 05 March 2026
