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Temporary for 2 years Full time 37 hours per week

We are looking for a dynamic and autonomous Occupational Therapy (OT) Technician to join a forward thinking team within the Education Directorate in NPT Local Authority. The team consists of OTs and Advisory staff, including Speech Therapists. We also work closely with the Paediatric OT Team within Swansea Bay University Health Board. The role will be supporting the management of specialist equipment for Children and Young People (CYP) in schools across NPT, including the recycling and reusing of equipment, to improve participation in school. The post holder will need to have experience of postural management and specialist seating and have good organisational skills. The role will also involve working alongside the Local Authority OT Team in supporting schools via advice clinics and training.

The main duties of the post;

To be a fully engaged member of the Local Authority Occupational Therapy Team providing a service to the schools, children and young people and families.

To undertake assessment of specialist equipment with individual CYP as directed by an Occupational Therapist underpinned by appropriate experience/knowledge.

Supporting the current Local Authority Occupational Therapists in delivering training to schools, as well as contributing to much needed OT advice clinics.

The Occupational Therapy Technician may support the LA in delivering training to schools, in addition to providing support and advice around the pending new legislation in relation to Liberty Standards.

You will have experience of;

• working within health or social care settings and school environments.
• working with CYP with complex ALN.
• working single handed or in groups with clients, including working in the community.
• monitoring and maintaining specialist equipment.

Ideally you will have the Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 4 e.g NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care or be prepared to work towards.

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Ceri Long on

Phone: 01639 763080 or

Email: [email protected]

DBS requirements:

• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.