Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location: Corwen

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Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a new challenge, or do you have a keen interest in neurorehabilitation and a desire to develop your knowledge and understanding of occupational therapy?

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to support the development and delivery of occupational therapy at Cygnet Afon Las, a brand-new specialist neurocognitive service in Corwen.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist and make a meaningful difference to the independence, occupational participation and quality of life of men with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs.

About UsCygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

Your Role Summary The  post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, supporting the development and delivery of occupational therapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team. They will work under the direction and clinical supervision of the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.

Post:
Occupational Therapy Assistant Site:
Cygnet Afon Las Service Line:
Neuropsychiatry Salary: £28,826.70 per annum

Hours:

40 hours

Contract:

Permanent

Start Date:

March 2027

Responsible for:

Supporting the development and delivery of occupational therapy within the neurocognitive service.

Working under the direction and clinical supervision of the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.

Supporting occupational therapy assessments and outcome measurement.

Delivering delegated individual and group-based interventions.

Supporting individuals to develop and maintain daily living skills, meaningful routines, occupational participation and independence.

Observing, recording and communicating progress to the Occupational Therapist and wider interdisciplinary team.

Cygnet Afon Las (Corwen, Denbighshire)
Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.

Individuals may present with long-standing acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment, dementia or other neurodegenerative conditions, sometimes alongside complex physical health needs. Some may also have complex risk histories, including previous offending, and may be subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions.

Afon Las will provide a structured and therapeutic hospital environment in which individual needs and risks can be safely supported. Referrals may be received from a range of pathways, including community, neurosurgical, neurorehabilitation and custodial settings.

Through interdisciplinary working, the service will maximise person-centred outcomes, occupational participation, independence and quality of life, while keeping each individual at the heart of their care and rehabilitation.

As the Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will provide direct clinical interventions delegated by the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist. You will contribute to the assessment process, deliver and review graded occupational interventions, and support individuals to work towards their agreed care and rehabilitation goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

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