Occupational Therapist Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (33 days incl bank)

Wellbeing support and activities

Blue Light Card discounts

Free meals and onsite parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare in Thatcham, Berkshire, is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support men and women with complex mental health needs. You will work under an Occupational Therapist to help plan and run structured activities, build rapport, and monitor progress within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers training and development opportunities, with a comprehensive benefits package and access to wellbeing and financial support services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

GCSE/O-Level or NVQ2

Job description

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 Thornford Park as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of men and women with complex Mental Health needs. 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

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

Location:

Thornford Park is a 141 bed hospital set within 21 acres of Berkshire countryside, offering a seamless care pathway across medium and low secure services, psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), and rehabilitation flats. The site supports men and women with complex Mental Health needs, Personality Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Autism often with histories of offending or previous placement challenges. Services include:

• Medium & Low Secure Units for acute and long-term care
• PICUs for individuals in psychiatric crisis
• Older Adult Services with age-appropriate, holistic interventions
• Specialist Learning Disability & Autism Pathways with integrated secure settings and step-down flats

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 £25,565
• 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 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.