Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 09:00-17:00 with some flexibility
Contract: Fixed term until May 2027. This role can be a secondment.
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Project Description
The project is funded through The National Lottery Community Fund and operates across Swansea NPT working with people who have multiple overlapping and unmet needs. We are a team of professionals from different organisations that come together to provide Assessments, Interventions and Support together in one place which we call the Swansea NPT 360, with the aim of engaging vulnerable individuals in support services and signposting to relevant support. We are made up of staff that come from The Wallich, Crisis, SBUHB, Barod and Welsh Refugee Council working together to give the best support possible for homeless people in complex situations.
Purpose of Role
The Occupational Therapist (OT) delivers specialist, occupation‑focused assessment and intervention for individuals experiencing homelessness and complex, multiple unmet needs. The role focuses on enabling engagement in meaningful daily activities, enhancing safety and functional independence, and reducing barriers to housing stability, access to health services, and community participation.
Working collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team (MDT), the OT provides flexible, trauma‑informed, and person‑centred practice across outreach, drop‑in, and service‑based environments.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and driving licence with access to own vehicle is essential.
We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.
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Closing date for this vacancy is 26th June 2026 at 09:00am.
The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact [email protected] or call 02920 668 464
