Occupational Therapist - Secure Estate, PARC Prison Borough Council

Occupational Therapist - Secure Estate, PARC Prison, BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to work within a secure prison environment at HMP Parc, a Category B men's prison with a capacity of around 2000 inmates. This role involves assessing, planning, and delivering social care needs for complex patients with a range of physical and mental health conditions.

• Assess, plan and deliver occupational therapy interventions for individuals within the Prison’s Social Care team.
• Collaborate with social workers and care staff in the care‑planning process for clients in your caseload.
• Maintain excellent record‑keeping and provide accurate documentation of interventions.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff and external agencies.
• Participate in regular supervision and appraisal sessions and contribute to ongoing training and development.
• Adhere to all Wales Safeguarding procedures and the council’s equality duties.
• Support the delivery of care in Welsh, welcoming visitors through the medium of Welsh.

• Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and experience working with adult populations.
• Excellent record‑keeping and communication skills.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and an ability to apply the council’s safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to greet customers in Welsh – a requirement for the post.
• Successful completion of an Enhanced with Adults Barred list DBS check and a vetting check by South Wales Police.
• Commitment to the council’s Hybrid Working Policy and willingness to split working time between home and office.

For more information or to arrange a visit to the prison, contact:
Chris Denharder, Occupational Therapy Manager:
Chr
Charlotte Pickin, Social Work Service Manager:
Char

Closing Date: 28 January 2026
Shortlisting Date: 02 February 2026
Interview Date: 09 February 2026

• Supportive environment with regular supervision and appraisal.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Hybrid working framework to support a work‑life balance.