The job requirements are detailed below. Essential qualifications, skills and experience are listed in the Job Descriptions/Person Specification which can be found under the attachments section below.
Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.
Occupational Therapist / Experienced Occupational Therapist – Adaptations & Community Equipment (ACE) Team.
Occupational Therapist, full time (37 hours), permanent
Based in Ty Elai, Williamstown, CF40 1NY
Grade 11 (£42,839)– Entry Occupational Therapist grade - registration with HCPC
Grade 12 (£46,142) – Experienced Occupational Therapist grade - minimum of 3-years post qualifying experience, including at least 1 year in a community setting, and registration with HCPC.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to offer an Occupational Therapist position within the Adaptations and Community Equipment (ACE) Team.
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is seeking enthusiastic and committed Occupational Therapists to join our Adult Occupational Therapy Services. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, adults and their carers across Rhondda Cynon Taf.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will deliver high‑quality, person‑centred occupational therapy services, promoting independence, wellbeing and social inclusion. You will manage a defined caseload, undertaking complex assessments, interventions and reviews, and working collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies.
You will practice in line with the Social Services and Well‑being (Wales) Act 2014, apply evidence‑based interventions, and use robust risk management approaches to achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments and reviews for adults and their carers
- Prescribe equipment, adaptations and interventions to promote independence and functional outcomes
- Co‑produce plans with individuals, focusing on strengths, choice and least‑restrictive solutions
- Work collaboratively with partners including Housing, Health and other statutory and voluntary agencies
- Safeguard children and adults at risk in line with local and national procedures
- Maintain accurate, timely and professional records in accordance with policy and professional standards
- Manage and prioritise your caseload effectively to deliver efficient services
- Actively participate in supervision, appraisal and continuous professional development
You will be a qualified and HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapist, with the motivation and skills to work flexibly across community settings. You will demonstrate professional judgement, strong communication skills, and a commitment to inclusive, anti‑discriminatory practice.
We welcome applications from newly qualified Occupational Therapists, who will be supported through the RCT First Year in Practice Development Programme, as well as experienced practitioners.
Our Social Services Departments have benefitted from comprehensive and significant investment in recent years, and we have responded to this by strengthening preventative services which aims to add capacity to the frontline.
You will benefit from an improved career pathway for Occupational Therapy professionals, and an employee reward package, which includes flexible working, Leisure for Life membership discount and access to the Cycle to Work scheme.
Those starting an Occupational Therapy career will also be supported to complete our First Year in Practice Programme, which aims to bridge the gap between qualifying and consolidating practice.
You must possess a professional recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and are expected to be registered and maintain your registration as an "Occupational Therapist” with HCPC on appointment.
Those shortlisted for interview will be asked to confirm if they are applying for an Occupational Therapist (GR11) or Experienced Occupational Therapist (GR12) post prior to interview. Those applying for an Experienced Occupational Therapist position will need to be prepared to provide evidence at interview of their registration with HCPC and 3 years of post-qualifying experience, including at least 1 year of which must be in a community setting. Candidates who start their career with RCT in an Experienced Occupational Therapist position must be prepared to complete the RCT Progression Framework Evidence Checklist within the first six months of employment.
For further information and an informal discussion please contact Lynette Evans – Operational Manager for ACE/Sensory Services on 07898854232 or 01443 425765
Benefits of Working for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council:
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Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
- Excellent Career Development
- Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
- Occupational Health support and advice
- Staff Rewards scheme
- Vivup discount card
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.
In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.
Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.
The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.
