Senior Occupational Therapy Support Worker

Job locations

Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwilli Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF

We are seeking to recruit someone with knowledge in occupational therapy to join our Occupational Therapy Service in Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen Carmarthenshire. You will work as part of a designated team to deliver an occupational therapy service to people with conditions such as respiratory, cardiac and frailty. Your role will be to support the occupational therapist to deliver what matters to the patient, enable them to be rehabilitated and discharged home from hospital, and at times to outreach post‑discharge.

Part of the role will also be to support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertaking administrative tasks relevant to the role, such as data entry and audits. You will be part of a supportive team that provides learning opportunities, formal and informal supervision. The occupational therapy team also works closely with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third‑Sector Organisations to achieve best outcomes for the client group.

• Work as part of a designated team to deliver an occupational therapy service, as delegated by occupational therapists, to improve the health and wellbeing of people.
• Deliver the service in a manner and setting appropriate to the needs of the client group, following agreed guidelines, protocols, policies and care pathways. This may include working with colleagues or alone, with individuals and groups, in people's homes, community settings and hospitals.
• Provide a service to a designated client group, based on instruction and guidance given by the occupational therapist. This will include undertaking specific assessments and interventions independently as part of an overall plan of care delegated by the occupational therapist.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third‑Sector Organisations to achieve best outcomes.
• Support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertaking administrative tasks relevant to the role.
• Travel within Carmarthenshire.
• Be available for flexible 7‑day service if required by service need.

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 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.

• 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

Date posted: 09 February 2026
Pay scheme:
Agenda for change
Band:
Band 4
Salary: £27,898 to £30,615 a year pro rata

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Part‑time
Reference number: 100‑ACS
032‑0226

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews to be held on 23 02 2026. A full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism and enhance patient and service‑user experiences. We welcome applications from Welsh speakers. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and…