Occupational Therapy Assistant

A permanent post supporting occupational therapy at Cygnet Afon Las, a new 15-bed neurocognitive service for men with complex, long-term needs. The role supports occupational therapy assessments and outcome measures, delivers delegated individual and group sessions, and builds daily living skills. Work is supervised by a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist within a structured hospital setting, with some residents under Ministry of Justice restrictions.

An enhanced DBS and reference check is required.

• Support the development and delivery of occupational therapy within the neurocognitive service
• Work under the direction and clinical supervision of the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist
• Support occupational therapy assessments and outcome measurement
• Deliver delegated individual and group-based interventions
• Support individuals to develop and maintain daily living skills, meaningful routines, occupational participation and independence
• Observe, record and communicate progress to the Occupational Therapist and wider interdisciplinary team

• Motivated and compassionate approach
• Interest in neurorehabilitation

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory reference check

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Group pension plan
• NHS Discount Cards and Blue Light Card
• Wellbeing centre access
• Protected weekly 1:1 clinical supervision
• Induction and service line training in area of specialism
• Dedicated CPD time