Regional Occupational Therapist Assistant

Location: Bradley

Working in healthcare is more than just a job. It’s a chance to change lives. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to recruit to the position of Regional Occupational Therapist Assistant to join the therapy department in our Learning Disability & Autism services in the North & Midlands.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team to support service users across a number of small complex care services, and residential care homes in East Midlands, Staffordshire and potentially other services within the Yorkshire & Midlands region.

The ideal candidate will have some experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autistic adults, and a passion to learn and develop, to join our friendly team in the region.

As a Regional Occupational Therapist Assistant, working 37.5 hours a week, you will assist in clinically related activities and administration, You will engage with the multidisciplinary team and ensure that the service users are fully engaged in their care pathway.

Your role will include a significant focus on supporting Autistic adults and adults with a Learning Disability with their goals, including encouraging independence and development of life skills with a focus on improving quality of life.

Training opportunities will be available for the successful candidate along with clinical and management supervision.

The role involves travelling to different services within a geographical region; a driver’s licence and access to a car would be required to fulfil this role. Mileage is paid to travel from site to site.

You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality therapeutic intervention with guidance and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist.

You will be trained in occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaption, development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation.

Our Occupational Therapy Assistant role involves:

Working effectively in the delivery of therapeutic interventions, (both 1:1s and group work), with the support of the Regional Occupational Therapist to enable our individuals to meet their recovery needs

Contributing to the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of therapeutic interventions in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness

Supporting patients within community integration, running community based activities, linking in with relevant community services, using public transport and local resources as required

Adaptability in therapeutic approaches to promote maximum engagement and encourage motivation

Supporting patients in their Real Work Opportunity roles as well as supporting vocational roles within the service

Contributing to individual treatment pathway to reach their goals

Assisting to deliver a therapeutic activity, ensuring that it is individualised and meaningful to our individuals.

Keeping concise and informative records of sessions and assessments through Carenotes /OT documents in line with department requirements

Participating in the relevant induction, training and education of students and other staff

Working collaboratively with the Regional Multi-Disciplinary Team members on patient activity as part of the OT team

Attending clinical meetings as requested in order to ensure accurate feedback on patient activity

Participating in monthly clinical supervision with Occupational Therapists and the organisation’s system of appraisal

Participating in and actively supporting the hospital’s quality improvement programme

Desirable

Skills & Experience:

A UK Drivers Licence (with access to a vehicle)

GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2

Experience supporting Autistic Adults, people with Learning Disabilities and those with Mental Health Conditions Verbal and written communication skills

Effective computer skills

The ability to be able to work as part of a team

To be able to work with and engage patients in a range of activities

Previous experience of organising/facilitating social events and activities

Any relevant certificates, courses and skills that would enhance the delivery and diversity of…