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Occupational Therapist Assistant

Integrated Care System

Exeter

On-site

GBP 26,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant in Exeter to support adults with acute mental health conditions. You will assist in delivering therapeutic activities and build rapport with service users to promote their recovery. The ideal candidate should have GCSE/O-Levels or NVQ2 and experience in a mental health setting. In addition to a competitive salary, the organization offers various benefits including annual leave, career development opportunities, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Salary: £25,058 per year
33 days annual leave
Free meals and parking
Wellbeing support
Career development and training opportunities
Pension contributions
Life Assurance
Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

  • Experience supporting individuals in a mental health context.
  • Ability to build relationships with service users.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Occupational Therapists in care planning and evaluation.
  • Support service users to achieve their goals.
  • Maintain accurate healthcare records.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience in a mental health environment

Education

GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or relevant NVQ2

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Elysium Healthcare as an Occupational Therapist Assistant, where you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of adults with acute mental health conditions. You will be part of a dedicated and supportive team, with access to various training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to support the delivery of structured activities and assist in the planning of individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build strong relationships with service users to encourage their participation and empower their recovery. Your responsibilities will include contributing to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of activities to measure progression and ensure effectiveness.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education sectors. There are ample opportunities for growth and development within the organization.

Job responsibilities

Join Pinhoe View as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and support adults with acute mental health conditions. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will assist in delivering structured activities and planning therapeutic interventions. You will build rapport with service users to encourage participation and recovery. You will also contribute to assessing, monitoring, and evaluating activities to ensure their effectiveness. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will have access to regional support and various training and online courses for your career development.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and other MDT staff in care planning and evaluation.
  • Supporting service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
  • Maintaining accurate records in healthcare records.

Qualifications and skills required:

  • GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or relevant NVQ2.
  • Experience in a similar environment and in mental health.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Location

Pinhoe View, College Way, Exeter, EX1 3PZ

A purpose-built facility providing mental health services for adults, supported by a multidisciplinary team specializing in assessment, treatment, and stabilization of mental health episodes.

What you will get
  • Salary: £25,058 per year
  • 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off
  • Free meals and parking
  • Wellbeing support and activities
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Pension contributions
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Maternity Package

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About your next employer

You will work for a stable, established company with a wide network of services across England and Wales. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global organization with over 86,000 employees across 10 countries.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment practices, is a Disability Confident employer, and all staff must promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. A DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.

Person Specification
Qualifications
  • GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or NVQ2, with experience in mental health settings and strong communication skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

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