Occupational Therapist Assistant/ Activities Coordinator

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

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare organization as an Occupational Therapist Assistant/Activities Coordinator, where you will support young people with eating disorders in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of adolescents while contributing to their recovery through engaging and therapeutic activities. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that values your input and dedication. Enjoy competitive benefits, including generous leave, career development opportunities, and a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave

Free Meals

Free Parking

Wellbeing Support

Career Development Training

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in healthcare or education settings.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessment, planning, and evaluation of individual care plans.
• Support service users to achieve their goals.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Creativity

Experience with Young People

Knowledge of Eating Disorder Treatment

Education

Experience in Healthcare or Education

Activity Coordination Experience

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistant/Activities Coordinator

Company:

Location:

Country:

United Kingdom

Job Type:

Permanent Full Time

Annual Salary of £25,058 + Benefits

Job Description

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant/Activities Coordinator 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 Bere Clinic in Waterlooville as an Occupational Therapist Assistant/Activities Coordinator and provide care to support young people aged 12-18 with eating disorders.

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assist in planning individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapport with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant/Activities Coordinator, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities 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 able to:

• 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 adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working with young people in healthcare or education settings
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with adolescents and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Creativity in designing activities that are fun, therapeutic, and inclusive. Sensitivity to the challenges faced by individuals with eating disorders
• Previous experience in activity coordination, recreational therapy, or working in a Mental Health or healthcare setting is preferred
• Knowledge of eating disorder treatment principles and approaches
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a dynamic healthcare environment

Where you will be working:

Bere Clinic is a 12-bed CAMHS service supporting young people aged 12-18 with eating disorders. With an onsite school providing educational services while the young people are in our care and a full multidisciplinary team, it’s a great opportunity to be part of something new and help shape its future.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £25,058
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Package to enjoy this special time

There are also additional benefits including retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for growth and advancement.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network across 10 countries employing over 86,000 people worldwide.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. A DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.