About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has become available for a Specialist Occupational Therapy Technician to join the South Ceredigion Community Mental Health Team.
You will be integral within the multi disciplinary community and ward team and wider service provisions. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential within the post as you will hold a degree of autonomy across both settings.
Main duties of the job
You would ideally have experience working with clients with serious and enduring mental illness within a therapeutic / rehabilitation role.
You will be working as part of an Occupational Therapy team to deliver planned Occupational Therapy interventions, to support an individual's rehabilitation and recovery, utilising technical skills through activity.
You will be working under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist.
This will include delivering one to one and group interventions within community settings, which are evidenced based and aim to promote an individual's independence and psychological well being.
You would either have completed the Occupational Therapy Support Worker Diploma or be working towards completion. You will be supported within your role and will receive planned supervision and professional development through Personal Development Plans / Reviews.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 16/07/2026
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Range of clinical experience as support staff within therapy services Experience of inpatient, community mental health services Experience of grading and adapting activities for rehabilitation to promote independence Experience of working as part of a team Experience of working autonomously within ward and or community setting Experience of working with groups of patients An interest in / practical knowledge of a range of technical and practical skills
Desirable
Additional clinical or health care related experience Supervision of junior support staff
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Numeracy and literacy to minimum GCSE level Level 4 in a relevant health and social care discipline or equivalent experience Ability and willingness to complete the Level 4 OT Support Worker Diploma Knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles and grading / task analysis to improve function Knowledge of leisure, creative and technical skills and its application within one to one and group interventions Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care settings Understanding of voluntary sector services IT skills / qualification and competency with software packages
Desirable
All Wales Passports in Moving & Handling and Managing Violence and Aggression. Professional, technical or academic qualifications which relate to clinical Speciality i.e Emotional Coping Skills, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy principles Relevant additional courses to support clinical work i.e. motivational interviewing Solution Focused Therapy
Language Skills Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Hafan Hedd Resource Centre
Lloyds Terrace
Newcastle Emlyn
SA38 9NS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)