Occupational Therapy Technician Role in Cardiff: Join a Supportive Team Today, Apply Now with Sponsorship

Location
Cardiff, United Kingdom, Wales

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
27,898 to 30,615 per year

About Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
They’re one of Wales’s largest and most forward-thinking NHS organisations, serving a rich and diverse community across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. With a strong commitment to compassionate care, innovation, and career development, they aim to create an environment where every team member thrives. Their dedicated children’s therapy services work across school and clinical settings to make a real impact in young lives.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for eligible applicants
• Work in a collaborative environment alongside therapists, educators, and families
• Flexible school-based roles including term-time only options
• Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people
• Opportunity to grow professionally within a large NHS trust

Requirements

• Confident communicator with a warm, clear style
• Creative thinker with a flexible, problem-solving mindset
• Strong organisational skills to manage varied tasks
• Able to demonstrate the UHB values in daily work
• Experience working with children or within healthcare or school settings is a plus
• Holding a relevant health qualification is desirable but not essential

Salary Details

This role offers a Band 4 salary of £27,898 to £30,615 annually, with NHS benefits and allowances in line with experience and working arrangements.

About the Role

This is your chance to be a vital part of a dynamic Occupational Therapy team working directly in a special education school setting. You’ll support assessments, interventions, and equipment provision for children and young people aged 3 to 19. One post is full time throughout the year, and the other is term-time only, giving flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

You’ll be based at Ysgol Y Deri special school, working hand-in-hand with qualified Occupational Therapists, teaching staff, and families. Whether it’s adapting learning environments or helping a child become more independent, your support will be central to shaping a more inclusive and empowering school experience.

This role is perfect for someone who wants impactful work, is eager to grow, and thrives in a supportive work environment. If that sounds like you, keep reading.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day Occupational Therapy interventions under OT guidance
• Support assessments and help with care planning
• Liaise confidently with teachers, parents, and MDT members
• Help manage and review therapy equipment provision
• Contribute to creating a safe, motivating, and responsive therapy environment
• Embody the trust’s values in everything you do

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome. They value inclusion and are committed to building a diverse workforce.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
• Address: Cardiff, United Kingdom, Wales
• Contact: recruitment.cav@wales.nhs.uk

Reference Number
CAV05082025OT

How To Apply
There’s no time to wait. If this role sounds like your next move, Apply Now and start making a difference where it truly counts.