AHP Assistant for CAMHS Youth Therapy Plans

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Allied Health Profession Assistant to join the Learning Disabilities team within CAMHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. You will work with young people and carers, supporting therapy programmes with a patient-centred approach and under supervision from OTs and SLTs.

The role involves carrying a caseload, contributing to assessments, interventions and evaluations, and promoting independence and well-being.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in health, social care, or education
• Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
• Appropriate AHP assistant qualification e.g. Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy

Responsibilities

• Carries own case load under supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist.
• Assesses and manages risk effectively in clinical and community settings.
• Develops and implements session plans for young people within a treatment programme prescribed by a registered therapist.
• Monitors progress and reports back to the supervising therapist.
• Engages young people and carers in therapeutic activities and supports goal achievement.
• Provides information and practical advice to young people and carers within scope of own competency.

Skills

AHP assistant qualification

Mental health support

Learning disabilities/autism support

Education

Level 3 qualification in health, social care or education

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Allied Health Profession Assistant to join the Learning Disabilities team within CAMHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. You will work with young people and carers, supporting therapy programmes with a patient-centred approach and under supervision from OTs and SLTs.

The role involves carrying a caseload, contributing to assessments, interventions and evaluations, and promoting independence and well-being.