# Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapy-assistant-practitioner/dd777c25-20cd-4737-9a8a-5310e722eb15 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapy-assistant-practitioner/dd777c25-20cd-4737-9a8a-5310e722eb15.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - **Town:** Cardiff - **Region:** Cardiff - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,819 - £31,626 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9am-5pm) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T14:31:24.164Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Pontypridd/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Adult_mental_health_community/Adult_mental_health_community-v7886841 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7886841?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our Adult Community Mental Health Services. This is a newly developed role within a growing community occupational therapy offer, aligned with the Mental Health Strategy for Wales, providing an opportunity to help shape how Occupational Therapy is delivered in community mental health settings. You will work closely with Occupational Therapists, multidisciplinary colleagues, and people with lived experience to support recovery-focused, meaningful interventions. We are looking for someone who is motivated, organised and adaptable, able to work both independently and as part of a team, and confident building positive relationships with people with mental health needs. Based at Dewi Sant, this is a community-focused role involving regular travel across the locality to work in a variety of settings, including community venues and people’s homes. In return, you will be part of a supportive OT network, with access to regular supervision, joint working opportunities and structured development, including support to complete the Agored Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy Practice (if not already held). This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about community mental health and wants to develop their skills within a progressive and evolving OT service. ### Main duties of the job In this role, you will support the delivery of occupational therapy within Adult Community Mental Health Services, working with individuals to enable engagement in meaningful daily activities that promote recovery and independence. You will deliver a range of delegated occupational therapy interventions on a one-to-one and group basis, in clinical settings, people’s homes and community environments. This includes supporting daily living skills, establishing and developing routines and increasing confidence in accessing community opportunities. You will manage a defined caseload of delegated work, using your initiative and organisational skills to plan and prioritise tasks, while working within agreed boundaries and seeking support when required. Working closely with Occupational Therapists, you will contribute to intervention planning and provide feedback to inform review. You will also work with multidisciplinary team members and partner organisations to support coordinated care. The role requires someone who is proactive, organised and resilient, with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in supporting people with mental health needs. You will need to be confident in engaging with individuals in a variety of settings and able to build positive, therapeutic relationships. You will also maintain accurate records, participate in supervision and development opportunities, and contribute to ongoing service development. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply ## Job Details We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our Adult Community Mental Health Services. This is a newly developed role within a growing community occupational therapy offer, aligned with the Mental Health Strategy for Wales, providing an opportunity to help shape how Occupational Therapy is delivered in community mental health settings. You will work closely with Occupational Therapists, multidisciplinary colleagues, and people with lived experience to support recovery-focused, meaningful interventions. We are looking for someone who is motivated, organised and adaptable, able to work both independently and as part of a team, and confident building positive relationships with people with mental health needs. Based at Dewi Sant, this is a community-focused role involving regular travel across the locality to work in a variety of settings, including community venues and people’s homes. In return, you will be part of a supportive OT network, with access to regular supervision, joint working opportunities and structured development, including support to complete the Agored Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy Practice (if not already held). This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about community mental health and wants to develop their skills within a progressive and evolving OT service. ## Job Description In this role, you will support the delivery of occupational therapy within Adult Community Mental Health Services, working with individuals to enable engagement in meaningful daily activities that promote recovery and independence. You will deliver a range of delegated occupational therapy interventions on a one-to-one and group basis, in clinical settings, people’s homes and community environments. This includes supporting daily living skills, establishing and developing routines and increasing confidence in accessing community opportunities. You will manage a defined caseload of delegated work, using your initiative and organisational skills to plan and prioritise tasks, while working within agreed boundaries and seeking support when required. Working closely with Occupational Therapists, you will contribute to intervention planning and provide feedback to inform review. You will also work with multidisciplinary team members and partner organisations to support coordinated care. The role requires someone who is proactive, organised and resilient, with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in supporting people with mental health needs. You will need to be confident in engaging with individuals in a variety of settings and able to build positive, therapeutic relationships. You will also maintain accurate records, participate in supervision and development opportunities, and contribute to ongoing service development. ## Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge and understanding of mental health and related issues, including the impact of poor mental health on roles, routines, function and overall wellbeing. - Knowledge of the role of the occupational therapist throughout the adult mental health pathway, including primary and secondary services, inpatient and community settings. ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience of working within adult mental health settings. - Experience of working in mental health services in the community. ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience ### Skills and Attributes **Essential** - Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload effectively. - Practice in accordance with statutory law, national, organisational and local policy and professional standards. - Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above ### Other Role Requirements **Essential** - Reflect on and review practice under supervision on regular basis. ## Documents - [oh form (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10298125) - [jdps - english (pdf, 776.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10298123) - [sdmp - cymraeg (pdf, 776.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10298124) - [employee benefits (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2345) - [welsh language guidance (pdf, 300.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2974) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2845) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1634) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.