Band 3 Occupational Therapy Support Worker - Bristol

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust in the West of England is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy support worker to assist service users in a secure inpatient setting, focusing on meaningful activities and recovery.

You will work under qualified OT supervision, gain experience in running group and 1:1 sessions, and participate in induction, supervision, and ongoing training within a supportive MDT.

Qualifications

• Experience running groups or 1:1 sessions with mental health service users.
• Ability to engage, motivate and support individuals in activities.
• Willingness to work under supervision within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver 1:1 or group sessions under supervision of occupational therapists.
• Provide activity-based support to help service users develop life skills.
• Participate in induction, supervision and ongoing training within the team.

Skills

Group sessions

1:1 sessions

Engagement with service users

Job description

Job overview

We have a part-time opportunity within our Secure Services Occupational Therapy team, working with mental health service users in a secure in-patient setting.

Wickham unit is a 31-bedded low secure service, providing recovery-focussed care. Fromeside is a regional medium secure unit, which provides a service to 81 in-patient service users with mental health needs.

The occupational therapy team is a well-established, integral and valued part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team. The therapies team predominantly provide a Monday to Friday 9-5 service.

The person we recruit will have a broad range of ‘life skills’, and should be able to engage, motivate, and support service users with mental health needs in a wide range of activities. Ideally you will have some experience in running groups or 1:1 sessions in some capacity. In this post, you will work closely with qualified occupational therapists, but also have the opportunity to use your initiative and work independently. You will work to support service users in achieving their potential to function as independently as possible in all aspects of their life.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

We promote recovery through engaging in meaningful activities to maintain or improve the service user's level of functioning and quality of life. Much emphasis is placed on providing service users with the opportunity to develop or adapt life skills. We aim to empower each individual to fulfil their maximum potential and independence, physically, psychologically and socially. We deliver a comprehensive programme of activities to inspire, encourage and support individuals who have mental health needs on their journey to recovery. As part of the team you will plan and deliver 1:1 or group sessions under the supervision of occupational therapists.

On joining the team, you will receive a comprehensive, structured induction package, you will have the chance to work with a supportive team in a unique and innovative environment. You will receive regular supervision and support in this post. We run monthly CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and have opportunities for engaging in ongoing training and development. Others who have worked within this role have gone on to carry out their Occupational Therapy apprenticeship alongside their post within the team.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see attached job description.