Community Occupational Therapy Assistant — Empower Independence

Hertfordshire Partnership University; West End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant role is part of the Community Learning Disability Team and supports Occupational Therapists in delivering person-centred, evidence-based interventions to promote independence and wellbeing for adults with learning disabilities.

Under supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, you will assist with assessment, planning, implementation and review of interventions, help service users engage in meaningful activities, and maintain accurate clinical records

Responsibilities

• Support Occupational Therapists to deliver person-centred, evidence-based interventions that promote independence and participation for adults with learning disabilities.
• Contribute to assessment, planning, implementation and review of OT interventions to enable engagement in meaningful daily activities and life skills.
• Collaborate with service users, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to promote inclusion and maximize independence.

Job description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant role is part of the Community Learning Disability Team and supports Occupational Therapists in delivering person-centred, evidence-based interventions to promote independence and wellbeing for adults with learning disabilities.

Under supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, you will assist with assessment, planning, implementation and review of interventions, help service users engage in meaningful activities, and maintain accurate clinical records