AHP Assistant: Youth Therapy & Co-Produced Programs

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and support

Career development in clinical and non

Job summary

The AHP Assistant post sits in the Learning Disabilities team of CAMHS in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, part of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The work focuses on supporting young people and carers through co-produced therapy programmes, delivering session plans and reporting progress to occupational and speech and language therapists.

You will carry a caseload under the registered clinicians, participate in assessments, interventions and evaluation, and help deliver treatment with

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in health, social care or education is required.
• ITQ level 2 or equivalent literacy and IT competence.
• AHP assistant qualification such as OT or SLT is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload under the supervision of a registered clinician.
• Participate in assessments, interventions and evaluation with young people.
• Develop session plans within a prescribed treatment programme.
• Monitor progress and report outcomes to the registered clinician.
• Engage young people and carers in co-produced therapy activities.
• Support delivery of interventions with safeguarding and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and travel as needed.
• Promote a positive image of people with learning disabilities and the AHP service.

Skills

Teamwork

Caseload management

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Education

Level 3 qualification in health, social care or education

ITQ level 2 or equivalent

AHP assistant qualification (e.g., OT or SLT)

Job description

The AHP Assistant post sits in the Learning Disabilities team of CAMHS in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, part of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The work focuses on supporting young people and carers through co-produced therapy programmes, delivering session plans and reporting progress to occupational and speech and language therapists.

You will carry a caseload under the registered clinicians, participate in assessments, interventions and evaluation, and help deliver treatment with