Occupational Therapy Assistant West Bromwich, England
Job description
Post: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Salary: £25,150 per annum FTE
Base: Cygnet Heathers, Grout Street, West Bromwich, B70 0HD
Responsible for: Supporting Occupational Therapists to perform their role in the assessment, treatment and development of individuals in our care.
Responsible to: Occupational Therapist (Line manager).
Hours: 24 hours per week
Summary of the site
Cygnet Heathers is a Neuropsychiatry Service for men, it is a locked rehabilitation service which supports patients with a range of Neuropsychiatry and Neurodegenerative diagnoses. Our focus is to deliver individualised interventions to support the rehabilitation of the men within our service. You will need a willingness to learn new skills and the passion to work with patients with complex needs.
In this role you will:
- Deliver planned activities for patients under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapist (OT) and Multidisciplinary Team
- Assist the OT in the day to day duties and running of the department
- Develop and run a meaningful therapy timetable
- Undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated by a senior occupational therapist underpinned by appropriate experience / knowledge
- Contribute ideas, create and facilitate events and activities safely and support people to structure their time through meaningful activity
- Have involvement in the delivery of one to one and group interventions
- Implement individual care plans during activity sessions and take into account specific interests and opportunities to promote choice and independence
If you feel you suit the criteria and have an interest in mental health and Occupational Therapy, then please make an application today.
5 reasons why you should make an application today…
- We care about people in our services
- We are a very supportive and friendly team
- You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from
- We offer lots of in-service training in OT assessments and interventions
- We support the learning and professional growth of our staff members and offer e-learning and training opportunities on a multitude of mental health topics
The Successful Candidate should be/have:
- A good understanding of mental health diagnosis
- Knowledge of recovery approaches and social inclusion
- Experience of supporting service users with mental illness
- A relevant healthcare qualification is desirable
- Effective communication skills, good organisations skills and a positive attitude
In return we will offer you:
- A competitive salary of £25,150 per annum FTE
- Opportunities to undertake further learning and development.
- Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
- Regular supervision with experienced Occupational Therapists on site as well as peer support
- Company pension scheme; Life insurance and health plan
- NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
- Free parking & meals on duty
Requirements:
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
