We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our Adult Community Mental Health Services.
This is a newly developed role within a growing community occupational therapy offer, aligned with the Mental Health Strategy for Wales, providing an opportunity to help shape how Occupational Therapy is delivered in community mental health settings.
You will work closely with Occupational Therapists, multidisciplinary colleagues, and people with lived experience to support recovery-focused, meaningful interventions.
We are looking for someone who is motivated, organised and adaptable, able to work both independently and as part of a team, and confident building positive relationships with people with mental health needs.
Based at Dewi Sant, this is a community-focused role involving regular travel across the locality to work in a variety of settings, including community venues and people’s homes. In return, you will be part of a supportive OT network, with access to regular supervision, joint working opportunities and structured development, including support to complete the Agored Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy Practice (if not already held).
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about community mental health and wants to develop their skills within a progressive and evolving OT service.
In this role, you will support the delivery of occupational therapy within Adult Community Mental Health Services, working with individuals to enable engagement in meaningful daily activities that promote recovery and independence.
You will deliver a range of delegated occupational therapy interventions on a one-to-one and group basis, in clinical settings, people’s homes and community environments. This includes supporting daily living skills, establishing and developing routines and increasing confidence in accessing community opportunities.
You will manage a defined caseload of delegated work, using your initiative and organisational skills to plan and prioritise tasks, while working within agreed boundaries and seeking support when required.
Working closely with Occupational Therapists, you will contribute to intervention planning and provide feedback to inform review. You will also work with multidisciplinary team members and partner organisations to support coordinated care.
The role requires someone who is proactive, organised and resilient, with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in supporting people with mental health needs. You will need to be confident in engaging with individuals in a variety of settings and able to build positive, therapeutic relationships.
You will also maintain accurate records, participate in supervision and development opportunities, and contribute to ongoing service development.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
- We listen, learn, and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
