Occupational Therapy Assistant

Bramley Health; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bramley Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team at The Langford Centre. This role is essential for supporting service users in developing daily living skills and participating in community activities, under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Retail discounts

Travel discounts

Energy bill savings

Online courses

24/7 confidential counselling

Responsibilities

• Facilitate OT groups under supervision in hospital and community.
• Provide individual OT interventions with service users.
• Support service users in daily living activities.

Skills

Experience in mental health care

Understanding of MDT

Ability to form therapeutic relationships

Job description

Bramley Health are looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our growing team at The Langford Centre.

The role of an Occupational Therapy Assistant is vital to the development of our service users and their well being.

About Us

Bramley Health is a specialist health and social care provider. We support men and women of working age who pose variations of mental health challenges within our homes, to maximise their independence to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

The Langford Centre is our hospital based in Bexhill on Sea, and can support up to 73 service users. Split across 6 different wards, they provide care for a combination of men and women in need.

About The Role

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will assist the Occupational Therapist in the provision of group and individual OT interventions. You'll also help our service users to develop their daily living skills and encourage and facilitate taking part in community-based activities.

Responsibilities

• To facilitate OT groups, under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist both in the hospital and the community
• Provide individual OT interventions with service users
• Involve and support the service users in the undertaking of activities of daily living appropriate to the individual and their capabilities
• Follow and understand professional risk assessments, and updating care plans on a daily basis
  
  

Key Skills

• Must have experience within a mental health care setting
• A clear understanding of a MDT
• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users
  
  

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities
• Retail discounts including food shopping, clothes, electronics
• Travel discounts for holidays
• Energy bill savings
• Online courses virtual, live and interactive to upskill yourself
• Help the planet, plant trees, save turtles!
• 24/7 confidential counselling
  
  

If you are interested in the role of Occupational Therapy Assistant, click apply now!