Occupational Therapist Assistant – Supportive Community Role

Are you passionate about helping people maintain independence and safety in their own homes? Join our team as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in Newport and make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals and carers with tailored equipment and care solutions. This 10-week temporary role offers a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively with health and social care teams in a dynamic, person-centred environment.

Job Details:

• Employment Type: Temporary (18/09/2025 – 27/11/2025)
• Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 09:00–15:00)
• Pay Rate: PAYE: £15.83 per hour | Umbrella: £20.17 per hour
• Location: Newport

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments to identify the needs of individuals and carers for moving and handling or specialised transfer equipment to ensure safe care delivery at home.
• Develop comprehensive moving and handling plans and risk assessments to guide Care and Support teams, community health professionals, and domiciliary care providers (internal and external).
• Perform person-centred functional assessments and recommend equipment and low/medium-level home adaptations to enhance independence.
• Assess individuals’ circumstances regarding access to suitable parking to support the annual Disabled Parking Bay Scheme allocation panel.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams to ensure cohesive delivery of care and support plans.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with health, safety, and data protection policies.

What We Offer:

• A supportive team environment within Newport’s Housing and Communities division.
• Opportunity to empower individuals to live safely and independently in their homes.
• Training and development to enhance your skills in occupational therapy support.
• A meaningful role contributing to community well-being in Newport.

Requirements:

• Essential: Experience in conducting assessments for moving and handling or equipment provision in health or social care settings.
• Essential: Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with individuals, carers, and multi-agency teams.
• Essential: Knowledge of person-centred care, health and safety, and risk assessment processes.
• Desirable: Familiarity with Welsh social care policies or experience with home adaptations.
• Must have: Eligibility to work in the UK, Criminal Convictions Declaration, CV; Confidentiality Agreement required upon offer acceptance.

Apply Today! Ready to support independence and safety for Newport’s residents? Contact Network Recruitment Wales at 01443 230222 or visit https://www.networkrecruitmentwales.co.uk/nrw-people/ to submit your application. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference!

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