Occupational Therapist Assistant

This Occupational Therapist Assistant role at Cefn Carnau, a low secure/rehabilitation service for adults with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, provides an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of service users. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning of individual and group therapeutic interventions. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and support for your career development.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will support the Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual care plans. You will work to help service users achieve their goals and access appropriate services, maintaining accurate records and healthcare documentation. To be successful in this role, you should have relevant qualifications, experience in a similar environment, and strong communication skills.

Job responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will:

• Assist Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
• Support service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
• Maintain adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records.
• Contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness.

Qualifications

• GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2.
• Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £25,936.
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking.
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.