Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Corwen; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards and Blue Light Card

Wellbeing centre access

Protected weekly 1:1 clinical supervi-

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a permanent Occupational Therapy support role at Cygnet Afon Las, a new 15-bed neurocognitive service for men with complex, long-term needs. The post supports OT assessments, outcome measures and delegated sessions, under supervision within a structured hospital setting.

DBS and reference checks are required. Key responsibilities include delivering individual and group interventions, developing daily living skills, and communicating progress to the

Qualifications

• Motivated and compassionate approach to care.
• Interest in neurorehabilitation and occupational therapy principles.
• Ability to work under clinical supervision in a health setting.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of occupational therapy within the neurocognitive service.
• Work under the direction and clinical supervision of the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.
• Support OT assessments and outcome measurement.
• Deliver delegated individual and group-based interventions.
• Help individuals develop and maintain daily living skills, routines, participation and independence.
• Observe, record and communicate progress to the OT and wider team.

Skills

Motivated and compassionate

Interest in neurorehabilitation

Job description

A permanent post supporting occupational therapy at Cygnet Afon Las, a new 15-bed neurocognitive service for men with complex, long-term needs. The role supports occupational therapy assessments and outcome measures, delivers delegated individual and group sessions, and builds daily living skills. Work is supervised by a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist within a structured hospital setting, with some residents under Ministry of Justice restrictions. An enhanced DBS and reference check is required.

What the job involves

• Support the development and delivery of occupational therapy within the neurocognitive service
• Work under the direction and clinical supervision of the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist
• Support occupational therapy assessments and outcome measurement
• Deliver delegated individual and group-based interventions
• Support individuals to develop and maintain daily living skills, meaningful routines, occupational participation and independence
• Observe, record and communicate progress to the Occupational Therapist and wider interdisciplinary team

Skills & knowledge

• Motivated and compassionate approach
• Interest in neurorehabilitation

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory reference check

What’s offered

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Group pension plan
• NHS Discount Cards and Blue Light Card
• Wellbeing centre access
• Protected weekly 1:1 clinical supervision
• Induction and service line training in area of specialism
• Dedicated CPD time