Occupational Therapy Assistant in Pontypool

[Internal] Occupational Therapy Assistant (Summer Contract)

Closing date 27/01/2026

Employer

Torfaen County Borough Council / Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Torfaen

Location

• Torfaen
• All areas

Job details

• Contract hours: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay: £28142 – 31022 per year

Job description

INTERNAL JOB. This vacancy is only available to Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC) employees and agency workers currently engaged with TCBC.

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

Temporary contract to coincide with university holidays

We are currently looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Integrated Occupational Therapy Service as an Assistant. The Occupational Therapists work within an integrated team to support individuals to gain the advice, information and intervention they need to maintain their independence and skills. Working proactively with individuals and their families to promote their choices and wishes to achieve positive outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to familiarise yourself with the role of an Occupational Therapist, putting your theory into practice and dealing with the less complex but equally valuable referrals into the service.

The successful candidate will be a dedicated, enthusiastic individual with some experience of working with adults with disabilities, either on clinical placements while studying in university to become an Occupational Therapist or a work environment. They should have excellent communication skills and be willing to learn and develop assessment and risk management skills. The ability to work effectively as part of a large team is a key factor. A knowledge of equipment and adaptations will be beneficial. The ability to travel around Torfaen in your own car is essential.

In return, we will provide you with a supportive environment with good opportunities to develop your career.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Sarah Kimber 01495 761621, sarah.kimber@torfaen.gov.uk

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.