Senior Occupational Therapy Support Worker
We are seeking to recruit someone with knowledge in occupational therapy to work as part of a designated team to deliver an occupational therapy service, as delegated by occupational therapists, to people on the medical wards with conditions such as respiratory, cardiac, frailty and traumatic brain injury.
Your role will be to support the occupational therapist to deliver what matters to the patient, to enable them to be rehabilitated and discharged home from hospital. You may also, at times, be required to reach out post‑discharge to support discharge.
You will be part of a supportive team that provides learning opportunities, formal and informal supervision.
The occupational therapy team works closely with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third Sector Organisations to achieve the best outcomes for the patient. You will also support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertaking administrative tasks relevant to the role, such as data entry and audits.
Deliver the service in a manner and setting appropriate to the needs of the client group, following agreed guidelines, protocols, policies and care pathways. This may include working with colleagues or alone; with individuals and groups; in people’s homes, community settings and hospitals.
Provide a service to a designated client group, based on instruction & guidance given by the occupational therapist, including undertaking specific assessments and interventions independently as part of an overall plan of care delegated by the occupational therapist.
Work collaboratively with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third Sector Organisations to achieve best outcomes. Support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertaking administrative tasks relevant to the role.
The post holder will be expected to travel within Carmarthenshire.
Flexible 7‑day service may be required based on service need.
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and bordering counties. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our Services Are Provided In
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
* 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interview Date: 18/11/2025
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