Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job summary

Hi, Im Jo, and Im really pleased youre looking at this opportunity. Ive worked in this Trust for 18 years, and what keeps me here is the people - the staff and the individuals we support.

This team are a supportive group who genuinely look out for one another. If youre passionate about making a difference, and want to feel part of something meaningful, this could be the right service for you.

We are looking for a caring, confident and competent Occupational Therapy Assistant who will be responsible for providing therapeutic interventions and activity for individuals currently in receipt of inpatient mental health care. In this role, you will work alongside a dedicated Occupational Therapy team and MDT to support service users in their recovery journey.

You will be supported to develop your clinical and professional competencies within a stimulating learning environment. The Trust is committed to staff health and wellbeing, and you will be encouraged to learn, develop and grow.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) who demonstrates excellent communication and interaction skills. The successful applicant will work alongside our Occupational Therapists (OTs) and other OTAs to assist in the Occupational Therapy assessment process and to deliver effective 1:1 and group interventions.

Our team (comprised of a Band 7 team manager, Band 6 OT, x2 Band 5 OTs and x3 OTAs), plays an important role in facilitating the safe and effective discharge of service users and is a valued part of our inpatient adult and older peoples service provision.

In this incredibly rewarding role, you will be responsible for your own caseload, working both individually and alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be fully supported by a registered OT via supervision. It is important that you can adapt to changing priorities and use your own initiative.

There are administrative tasks involved in the role such as record keeping, stock control and replenishment, and maintaining therapy areas and equipment.

Please ensure that you meet and can evidence that you meet the person specification for the role before applying. If youre curious or have any questions, please contact me or the team on 07717700042 or 01226 644443.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

Job responsibilities

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.