Occupational Therapist - Secure Estate, PARC Prison

Prisons are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work - if you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day, then this is the place to be.

HMP Parc is a Category B men's prison holding both sentenced and remanded prisoners. With an operational capacity of around 2000 and a dedicated wing for older and disabled prisoners, HMP Parc is one of the largest and most modern prisons in the UK. The prison is located at Junction 36 of the M4, 5 minutes from the centre of Bridgend and 20 minutes from both Cardiff and Swansea.

The role will be an experience like no other, requiring a diverse and mixed Occupational Therapy background. The role involves assessing, planning and delivering the social care needs to some complex patients with a wide range of both physical and mental health needs.

You will be a key member of a Social Care team which also includes Social Workers and care staff and, as the Occupational Therapist, you can expect to be involved in all aspects of the care planning approach for clients within your case load. Multi-professional working, effective communication and team working skills are essential as well as excellent record keeping skills.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity then please contact Chris Denharder, Occupational Therapy Manager, Chris.Denharder@bridgend.gov.uk or, Charlotte Pickin, Social work service manager Charlotte.Pickin@bridgend.gov.uk

Visits to the prison and a chance to chat with the current post-holder can be arranged.

You will be aware of and committed to the council's equality duty in the delivery of practice and care services and adhere to the Welsh language standards, participating in 'the active offer'.

Adhering to the All Wales Safeguarding procedures is fundamental to the role.

In return we offer a supportive environment, regular supervision, appraisals, training and development opportunities.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A vetting check by South Wales Police is a requirement for this post.

The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 6 August 2025

Shortlisting Date: 8 August 2025

Interview Date: 18 August 2025

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