Mental Health OT Tech: Inpatient Recovery & Independence

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Greater London is looking for an Occupational Therapy Technician to support service users' recovery in mental health. The role involves assisting with assessments, providing therapeutic activities, and maintaining records under the guidance of qualified staff. This is a permanent full-time position (22.5 hours a week) where you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to improve independent living skills and facilitate timely discharge into the community. Training and supervision will be provided.

Benefits

Regular supervision and support

Qualifications

• Experience of working in mental health services.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to support recovery and therapeutic processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessment and treatment planning for service users.
• Provide activities to foster recovery in various settings.
• Maintain accurate records of service user engagement.

Skills

Understanding of recovery in mental health

Ability to support independent living skills

Good communication skills

Job description

A regional health service provider in Greater London is looking for an Occupational Therapy Technician to support service users' recovery in mental health. The role involves assisting with assessments, providing therapeutic activities, and maintaining records under the guidance of qualified staff. This is a permanent full-time position (22.5 hours a week) where you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to improve independent living skills and facilitate timely discharge into the community. Training and supervision will be provided.