Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 01 March 2026

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.

• 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.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

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.

• Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
• Basic Knowledge of Occupational Therapy
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
• Willingness to undertake relevant training to the post
• Health and Social Care level 3 qualification Care Certificate qualification
• Experience of working with individuals and groups
• Some experience working in paid or voluntary employment or community work relevant to post
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

£26,240 to £27,928 a yearper annum pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)

Permanent

Full-time

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