Occupational Therapist Assistant

Elysium Healthcare; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary

33 days leave including bank holidays

Career development

Ely-Vate rewards platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wages access (Stream)

24/7 GP service

Maternity package

Pension contribution

Free meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support a multidisciplinary team at Victoria Gardens, Huyton, Liverpool. Working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will assist in planning and delivering structured activities, and in recording progress to measure recovery and outcomes.

There is a strong focus on helping service users achieve goals, develop independence and community living skills, with access to training and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Mental health experience

Education

GCSE/O-Levels or NVQ2

Job description

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values andrecognisesyour dedication todeliveringgreat healthcare? If so, this might be for you.

Join Victoria Gardens as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of men and women receiving rehabilitation support.

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you willsupport the service indelivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourageparticipation 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.

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.
• Maintainingadequate 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: Victoria Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 5SA

Our will be working at Victoria Gardens, a specialist locked rehabilitation for people with complex mental health needs and behaviours that challenge, as well as a ward for older females. You will support the service to equip service users with the skills required for community living and increased independence.

The service is a recovery-based service and incorporates elements of the Good Lives Model, supported by individualised interventions.

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team which includes Nursing, Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker support.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,936
• 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 onsite free 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