Occupational Therapist Assistant

Elysium Healthcare; Hookwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank

Training & development opportunities

Rewards platform Ely-Vate

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card access

Life Assurance

Pension contribution

Free meals

Parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join Emerald Place Clinic, a unit supporting adolescents with mental health needs. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to deliver structured activities and help plan individual and group interventions, building rapport to empower recovery.

You’ll participate in assessments, monitoring and modification of activities, while benefiting from regional support and access to training to support your career

Qualifications

• GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or NVQ2 required.
• Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Occupational Therapists and other MDT members in planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic interventions.
• Deliver structured activities for individuals and groups under supervision.
• Maintain accurate records and support service users to achieve their goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

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

Job description

Job summary

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you. Join Emerald Place Clinic as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of people with a range of Mental Health conditions. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. The shift pattern is Monday, Tuesda

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will assist Occupational Therapists and other multidisciplinary team members in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic interventions. You will work under supervision to deliver structured activities for individuals and groups, fostering one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage their participation in activities and empower them along their recovery journey. Your role involves contributing to assessments, monitoring progress, and ensuring the effectiveness of therapeutic activities. You will maintain adequate records and support service users in achieving their goals. You will have access to a variety of training and professional development opportunities to further your career. The shift pattern includes working on some weekends and involves long working hours. Working at Emerald Place Clinic also entails providing care and support to adolescents with mental illnesses and complex needs, making this a challenging yet rewarding position.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a network of healthcare services across England and Wales, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality mental health services. The company operates over 80 services, catering to a diverse range of needs such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Children, and Education. With a workforce of over 8,000 employees, Elysium Healthcare is part of the global Ramsay Health Care group, which extends across 10 countries with a staff of over 86,000 worldwide. Elysium values the dedication of its employees, offering comprehensive benefits designed to support their wellbeing, career growth, and future security. Staff have access to various training opportunities and rewards platforms to enhance their professional and personal lives. The company is committed to inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring an environment that supports diversity and equal opportunity for all candidates and employees. Elysium Healthcare also emphasizes the safeguarding of service users.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you. Join Emerald Place Clinicas an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of people with a range of Mental Health conditions. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. The shift pattern is Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday 9:15am - 8:30pm for the first week and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:15am - 8:30pm for the second week with a 32 minutes break. The weekly hours is 37.5

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be:

• Assisting Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
• Supporting service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
• Maintaining adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2.
• Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health
• Verbal and written communication skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Emerald Place Clinic, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Horley, RH6 0BN

Emerald Place Clinic is a general adolescent inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18. Young people who are admitted to the unit will have a primary diagnosis of mental illness across a wide range of disorders and complex needs. These could include mental health conditions such as mood disorders and acute psychosis. Additionally young people may have co-existing additional needs such as neurodevelopmental disorders, including mild learning disabilities or autism. A young person could also be admitted if they have disordered eating. Emerald Place Clinic is located in a remote area with limited public transport links. Applicants will need to have access to reliable mode of transport to travel to and from the site.

What You'll Get

• Annual base salary of £25,565
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and parking

About us

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2. Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health, Verbal and written communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2. Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health, Verbal and written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare
Charlwood
RH6 0BN
United Kingdom