At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with disabilities to promote independence and well-being.
- Company: Join a dedicated 0-25 Disability Team making a real difference.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, ongoing training, and a great pension scheme.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and their families.
- Qualifications: Experience in occupational therapy or related fields is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
We're looking for a motivated, practical, and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join our 0-25 Disability Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support children and young people with disabilities, and their families, by helping to promote independence, safety, choice, and well-being within the home and wider community.
About the role
As an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor you will work under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, contributing to assessments, reviews, equipment provision, minor adaptations, and intervention programmes that make a meaningful difference to daily life. You will assist with gathering information, completing delegated assessments, fitting and reviewing equipment, supporting recommendations for minor adaptations, and delivering intervention plans that help promote independence, safe care, and participation in everyday activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide practical occupational therapy support in a person-centred and outcome-focused way.
- Work closely with Occupational Therapists, social workers, support workers, families, carers, schools, health colleagues, and partner agencies.
- Support children and young people with daily living skills, safe manual handling, specialist equipment, home safety, access needs, and independence within the home and community.
- Ensure that the child or young person’s voice, family circumstances, strengths, and priorities are central to the support provided.
Qualifications
- Relevant experience in occupational therapy support, social care, health, education, disability services, equipment, adaptations, or practical support work is advantageous.
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes is required, as the role will involve visits to family homes and community settings across Blaenau Gwent.
- Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process.
- The post holder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.
Benefits
- Performance evaluations and feedback sessions with your supervisor to aid you in adapting to your new role.
- Flexible working arrangements to ensure a healthy work/life balance.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge for personal growth and career advancement.
- Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values your contributions.
- An excellent local government pension scheme and generous annual leave.
Additional Information
We want you to be a part of our success – apply now!
Closing Date: 20/07/2026
Interview Date: TBC
Contact Details:
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Recruitment Team
