Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job overview

Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.

The post holder will work as part of the Occupational Therapy lead Recovery Team within the emerging collocated Low Secure and Medium secure unit for men with a Learning Disability and Mental Health diagnosis.  This will involve working alone or with other multi-Disciplinary staff under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, the post holder will be expected to deliver Occupationally focused interventions based on their collaboratively identified recovery goals.

Our aim is to work with these individuals to equip them with the skills and confidence to maximise their full potential, through delivery of highly personalised client centred care. Whilst managing their offence related risks to enable a safe and successful reintegration back into their local communities.

The postholder will be expected to work early evenings and alternate weekends as part of a fortnightly working pattern.

Main duties of the job

• To facilitate occupationally based groups as identified by an Occupational Therapist.
• To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity as identified by an Occupational Therapist.
• To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life.
• To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.
• To provide feedback to the team regarding observed occupational performance during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work effectively as a member of a team in providing therapeutic activities using a person centred and occupationally based approach.
• To contribute to the Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers.
• To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance.
• To use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery and well-being.
• Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and participate in planned group-work and individual activities.
• Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist contribute to the ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.
• Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.